{"id":2178346,"date":"2026-09-03T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T05:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/?p=2178346"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:49:20","slug":"people-elite-realty-invest-redx-pharma-pz-cussons-aj-bell-automotive-insight-group-pmm-btg-eddisdons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2178346-people-elite-realty-invest-redx-pharma-pz-cussons-aj-bell-automotive-insight-group-pmm-btg-eddisdons","title":{"rendered":"People: Elite Realty Invest; Redx Pharma; PZ Cussons; AJ Bell; Automotive Insight Group; PM+M; BTG Eddisons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Property investment agency, Elite Realty Invest, has appointed Jennifer Lawler as its first director of operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jennifer will take on the newly created role after more than three and a half years at the firm, following a period of significant expansion for the company, which has offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Formerly working in both associate director and sales director roles, Jennifer started her new position in August. She is based in the firm\u2019s Liverpool office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The appointment formalises Jennifer\u2019s expanding remit across the business and recognises the requirement for dedicated operational leadership as Elite looks to scale up its national operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before joining Elite, Jennifer built a distinguished career in property investment and commercial management, and was previously global partnership manager for renowned developer Salboy. As part of this role, she managed its network of agents and strategic partners, building strong commercial relationships, as well as the roll-out of major new developments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CEO Darren Gallagher, said: \u201cHaving the right leadership at board level has become essential to ensure we maintain the highest standards, while building a team that can help us achieve our ambitious growth targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cJennifer has already had a huge impact on this business. She understands both commercial and operational challenges, and how to bring people together across the company in ways that drive real results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cShe&#8217;s a leader with genuine strategic insight and the right person to ensure we have the engine and the infrastructure needed to achieve our growth ambitions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jennifer Lawler said: &#8220;It\u2019s such an exciting time to take on this new role. The property market is at somewhat of a crossroads right now, particularly as we await the first Budget from the new government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe&#8217;re seeing consolidation, increased institutional investor interest, and evolving regulatory frameworks that reward businesses with robust procedural infrastructure. This market requires operational maturity, which will be key to growing organically.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">::<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178349\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178349\" class=\" wp-image-2178349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Dr-Mei-Lun-Wang-Redx-Pharma.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Dr-Mei-Lun-Wang-Redx-Pharma.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Dr-Mei-Lun-Wang-Redx-Pharma-200x174.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Dr Mei-Lun Wang<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Redx Pharma, an Alderley Park-based clinical-stage biotechnology company has appointed Mei-Lun Wang as chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis, further strengthening the company&#8217;s clinical leadership and gastroenterology expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This complements the appointment of Bernard Coulie, also a gastroenterologist, to the board of directors of the company, as announced on August 27, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr Wang said: &#8220;I am thrilled to join Redx at such an exciting time in the company&#8217;s journey.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr Wang is a US-based paediatric gastroenterologist with 25 years\u2019 experience who completed her fellowship training at the Children&#8217;s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was an assistant professor of paediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">::<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178350\" style=\"width: 275px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178350\" class=\" wp-image-2178350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Sarah-Miles-Hush-UK-e1788351386568.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"177\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Sarah Miles<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manchester-based soap manufacturing group, PZ Cussons,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has announced that Peju Adebajo and Sarah Miles will join the board as non-executive directors, bringing significant international, consumer goods and digital expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The appointments will take effect from the conclusion of PZ Cussons&#8217; annual general meeting on October 1, 2026, following the departure of Valeria Juarez and Jitesh Sodha from the board on the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peju is the managing director of Etex Nigeria, a Nigerian building materials business. She has wide experience across a number of industrial sectors in Africa and the UK including building materials, agriculture, renewables, bedding, food, consulting and banking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She has also been a non-executive director of Ibstock, listed on the London Stock Exchange, from 2021 to 2026, and has held CEO roles in a number of companies including Lumos Nigeria, Lafarge Africa and Mouka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sarah Miles is CEO of Hush UK, the fashion and lifestyle brand. She brings extensive experience, developed across a career spanning consulting, consumer goods and online retail. Sarah spent 12 years at Diageo in a range of leadership roles covering brand, strategy and innovation, before joining Amazon, where she spent five years and was latterly apparel director for fashion in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She was also a non-executive director at James Cropper, the AIM-listed Cumbrian advanced materials and paper &amp; packaging company, between 2021 and 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David Tyler, chair of PZ Cussons, said: &#8220;Peju brings deep knowledge of Nigeria alongside extensive international executive and listed company experience. Sarah brings significant consumer, brand and digital expertise from senior roles at Diageo, Amazon, Feelunique and Hush UK. I look forward very much to working with them both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI want to thank Valeria and Jitesh again for their invaluable contributions to the board over the last few years. We are very grateful for their commitment to PZ Cussons and wish them every success in their future endeavours.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">::<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178351\" style=\"width: 347px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178351\" class=\" wp-image-2178351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Fiona-Clutterbuck-AJ-Bell-e1788351811328-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Fiona-Clutterbuck-AJ-Bell-e1788351811328-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Fiona-Clutterbuck-AJ-Bell-e1788351811328-200x158.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Fiona-Clutterbuck-AJ-Bell-e1788351811328.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Fiona Clutterbuck<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manchester-based investment platform, AJ Bell, has appointed Craig Gentle as a non-executive director and Steve Langan as a non-independent non-executive director, with effect from February 2, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company also announces that Eamonn Flanagan and Les Platts will not be seeking re-election at the next AGM and Margaret Hassall will step down from the board with effect from September 30, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Craig Gentle is a Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years&#8217; experience in retail financial services. He spent more than 20 years at PwC, where he became a senior audit partner. Craig subsequently served as group chief financial officer of St James&#8217;s Place for more than seven years until his retirement in late 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He will assume the role of chair of the audit committee, subject to regulatory approval and will succeed Eamonn Flanagan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steve Langan brings extensive executive and board experience gained across the insurance and consumer goods sectors. He currently serves as a non-executive director of Sampo and previously held several senior leadership positions at Hiscox, including CEO of Hiscox UK &amp; Europe and CEO of Hiscox USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He will assume the role of non-independent non-executive director, nominated by Andy Bell and succeeding Les Platts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AJ Bell chair, Fiona Clutterbuck, said: &#8220;The changes we are announcing today mark the conclusion of recent board succession planning activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI would like to thank Eamonn for his significant contribution to the company during his nine year tenure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI would also like to thank Les for his significant contribution to the company during his time as Andy&#8217;s nominated non-executive director.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She added: \u201cFinally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Margaret for her invaluable contribution since joining the board in September 2021.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Craig Gentle said: &#8220;I look forward to working with the board and executive team to support the company&#8217;s continued growth and long term success.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steve Langan said: &#8220;Throughout my career, I have been passionate about building strong businesses, developing successful brands and delivering sustainable growth. AJ Bell has an impressive track record of innovation and customer focus, and I look forward to working with the board and executive team as the company continues to execute its strategy and capitalise on the opportunities ahead.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">::<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178352\" style=\"width: 1137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178352\" class=\" wp-image-2178352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/Automotive-Insight-Group-appointments-e1788351968709.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Darren Moon, left, and Nick Richardson<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automotive Insight Group, the Manchester-based data and technology company, has announced that former AutoTrader group sales director, Darren Moon, and former Factor Sales director, Ian Penny, have joined the expanding team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moon, a seasoned industry leader who spent more than 18 years at AutoTrader as group sales director, joins the business as strategic partnership director.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Penny joins as strategic product advisor, working with the team to support the evolution and innovation of the Factor Sales product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founder and CEO, Nick Richardson, said: \u201cIt\u2019s an honour and a privilege to welcome Darren and Ian to the team. Their knowledge and experience will significantly support our continued evolution.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Darren Moon said: \u201cWe are witnessing greater change in the UK automotive sector than ever before. What Automotive Insight Group is building will help all retailers and partners navigate these changes by providing independent insight and data from carbuying consumers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ian Penny said: \u201cHaving seen the work that Automotive Insight Group has done in creating a significant database and portal over the last 18 months, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to work with the team as they move into the next phase of development. Adding the Factor Sales transactional data into the mix will enhance their offering to a wider marketplace and bring remarkable insights to everyone connected to the automotive industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nigel Morris, group commercial director, said: \u201cDarren and Ian joining the team is a clear statement of our intentions, and anyone in the automotive industry needs to have at least seen what we have built and how we can unlock opportunities and mitigate the risks they face.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">::<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178353\" style=\"width: 1132px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178353\" class=\" wp-image-2178353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/PMM-Trainees-2026-scaled-e1788352118313-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>New PM+M trainees<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PM+M,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the Blackburn and Bury-based Chartered Accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, has welcomed a new cohort of trainees.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the accounting and advisory team, Abdur-Rahman Chati and Aidan Stokes have joined the firm. The audit, accounting and advisory team has welcomed four new trainees &#8211; Halima Wadee, Khadija Waghat, Oliver Winnard and Quinn Berry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Callum Calway has joined PM+M\u2019s financial planning team. Muhammad Isap has joined the tax team, while Mohammad Sheikh has joined the payroll team. Alongside their day-to-day roles, both will follow structured professional study programmes tailored to their respective specialisms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helen Clayton, managing partner of PM+M, said: \u201cOur trainee programme is a really important part of how we invest in the future of PM+M, so it\u2019s fantastic to welcome another talented group to the firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThey each bring their own strengths, experiences and ambitions, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing them develop as they gain valuable experience alongside their studies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She added: \u201cWe\u2019re committed to giving our new trainees the support, opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed, and we\u2019re excited to see what they achieve during their time with us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>::<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2178354\" style=\"width: 1137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2178354\" class=\" wp-image-2178354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/sep_26\/BTG-Eddisons-Ian-Steele-BTG-Eddisons-appointment-scaled-e1788352228938-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2178354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>L-R: Ian Steele, Robert Diggle, Luke Tillison<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real estate consultancy BTG Eddisons has strengthened its North West operation with the appointment of prominent Liverpool property adviser Ian Steele as a director in its property agency team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steele has spent the past seven years as a principal at Avison Young\u2019s Liverpool office, having previously been a senior director at GVA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He will work alongside BTG Eddisons\u2019 property agency directors Robert Diggle and David Baker, primarily focusing on office agency and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well known in the North West property market, Steele has built an extensive network of contacts during his career, particularly in the offices sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luke Tillison, head of transactional at BTG Eddisons, said: \u201cWe are really thrilled that Ian is joining our Liverpool agency team, working alongside Rob and David. He is very well established and highly connected in the Liverpool market and brings a strong profile and network with him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He added: \u201cWhile his experience is centred on offices and development, Ian has the breadth and expertise to work across the wider market and that flexibility will be invaluable as we continue to develop the business.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The firm has property agency teams in Sheffield and Bradford and is also strengthening its agency presence in Manchester, with associate director Paul Parker moving across from the BTG Eddisons auctions team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Liverpool office has also made a number of recent appointments across its wider business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tillison added: \u201cWe\u2019re continuing to invest in experienced people in the key markets across the north and bring that expertise together across the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIan\u2019s appointment gives us a strong presence in the Liverpool market and creates opportunities to develop our property agency work across the wider North West.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who&#8217;s moving where<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":217725,"featured_media":2178348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"coauthors":[46761],"class_list":["post-2178346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people","tag-featured-story","tag-northwest"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>People: Elite Realty Invest; 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