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SPECIALIST recruitment company Cast UK, will be drawing on the expertise of staffing sector aficionado Gary Goldsmith as a newly appointed non-executive director at its Manchester-based head office.
Goldsmith built the SThree PLC contract model and was a significant player in taking the business from being a UK brand to creating 41 offices in 15 countries worldwide.
Cast UK, which specialises in sourcing professional level procurement, buying, supply chain and logistics roles for FTSE 500 companies, sees the appointment as an integral aspect of the company’s next chapter of growth.
With 30 years notched up in the recruitment industry, Goldsmith managed teams from the age of 23 and left his role at SThree PLC in 2006. Since then he has been working with high growth recruitment companies helping them achieve their goals.
Heavily committed to the sector, he is a consultant sales director, NED and co-founder of the Recruitment Directors Lunch Club and Gardean Human Capital.
He will bring additional insight to the board at Cast UK, supporting Wayne Brophy and his team on the organisation’s continued growth curve.
Wayne said: “Gary is a man with a phenomenal career story and an appetite for success that has seen him realise his global ambitions. Our industry is evolving and where others see challenges we see opportunities. We’re looking forward to working with Gary on seizing those and making them part of the Cast UK success story.”
Goldsmith added: “It’s a great opportunity to work with a team of agile thinkers who aren’t afraid to disrupt the market and create new ways of working. That ability to be bold, to commit to an idea and make it happen will be a massive driver in the future of this business.”
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RESEARCH agency Join the Dots, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has announced four new appointments as the company expands its operations in Manchester and Singapore.
Paul Das has been appointed as a research director and Lindsay Hart as an associate director.
Das is a quantitative specialist with a wealth of experience and knowledge working on projects in the UK and around the world, including Russia, China, Brazil and Kazakhstan. His previous clients include George (at Asda), Nissan, Dixons, Carphone Warehouse and Sky.
Hart joins from Principles Research, bringing seven years of research experience from a wide range of sectors, from finance and public sector, to trade. Her previous clients include Greggs, Ronseal and Center Parcs.
Bri McIntosh has joined as senior research manager, and Hollie Clark as senior research executive.
Talent strategy director Aimee Welsh, said: “Our reputation within the research sector allows us to attract some of the best talent from across the country.
“Our rate of growth is now such that recruitment must be ongoing in order to provide the best service to our clients and we relish the experience and energy that new starters bring to Join the Dots.”
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TRUE Bearing Chartered Financial Planners, based in Chorley, Lancashire, has promoted two members of staff.
Independent financial adviser Jon Neale has been promoted to associate director. He joined the practice in 2012 and advises across a broad range of areas with a particular focus on working closely with clients to protect and build their wealth.
His colleague, Leanne Mellor who joined True Bearing in 2008, has now been promoted to senior adviser assistant in recognition of her hard work and client commitment.
Chairman George Critchley said: “We are delighted to be able to acknowledge their contribution to the firm so far. As a firm we constantly focus on identifying and promoting individuals at all levels, who are not only significantly involved to our existing business but who are also showing the necessary initiative and commitment to help grow and develop the firm for the future.”
In addition to the promotions True Bearing has recently recruited an additional adviser assistant. Caroline Herbert joins the firm with significant financial services experience and will provide administrative support to True Bearing’s financial advisers.
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THE Manchester office of law firm Mills & Reeve has strengthened its insolvency team with the appointment of Laura Smith.
Smith is joining as a senior associate from Hamlins in London where she was an assistant solicitor in the dispute resolution group. Laura has previously worked at Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester and Kennedys Law in London.
She will specialise in corporate and personal insolvency and restructuring, advising creditors, directors, and insolvency practitioners on the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring matters.
Helen Fyles, head of the insolvency team in Manchester, said: “Laura is a welcome addition to our team in Manchester and her appointment reflects our regional expansion plans to service our growing client base.”
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BUSINESS networking organisation Business-for-Breakfast (BforB) has this week announced the appointment of a new member to the Franchise team as mentor and business strategist Gavin Wood becomes Manchester’s regional director.
New Zealand born Wood is taking over the Manchester BforB franchise from Mel Fisher, one of the founders of the business, with the vision of growing the already strong regional networking events.
“It’s great to be working with a portfolio of already established and successful groups, however, I see so much potential in what BforB can offer so decided to join the team to help bring Manchester’s business community together,” adds Gavin Wood.
