People: Nasmyth Group; Opus Land; Entec Si
Coventry-based aerospace company Nasmyth Group has appointed Tony Upton as its new chief executive officer.
He has held several senior executive roles within the aerospace and defence industry, and most recently was the CEO of Gardner Aerospace, having previously been CFO since 2018.
Prior to this he held financial and operational roles at Eaton, UTC Aerospace Systems and Goodrich.
Ash Reek, of Rcapital, said: “The board believes that Tony is the right leader to take Nasmyth Group forward as we look for growth opportunities across our portfolio of precision engineering and metal treatment businesses.”
“I am honoured that the Nasmyth Board have placed their trust in me in this incredibly exciting new chapter in the company’s growth journey,” said Upton.
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Opus Land has recruited Ben Hooton to the role of development director to help grow the firm’s pipeline.
Hooton will be responsible for identifying and securing new development and joint venture opportunities, where land can either be purchased unconditionally or be the subject of a promotion agreement.
He will be looking to identify both previously developed sites that are suitable for mixed use development, or greenfield land appropriate for larger commercial and/or residential schemes, with a focus on providing developments with enhanced ESG credentials.
Prior to joining Opus, Hooton was at M7 where he helped to deliver the redevelopment of The Green in Solihull, a major 50-acre brownfield redevelopment scheme.
Victoria Turnbull, joint managing director of Opus Land, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ben to the team, who brings with him a wealth of experience from his 20 years working in the property sector. Ben will be an integral part of the firm’s growth plans over the coming months as we look to increase our pipeline and deliver even more high-quality, strategic development in and around the Midlands.”
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Following its recent drive for new talent, Birmingham-based business change consultancy Entec Si has welcomed Nadine Kubalek to its growing team.
She joins as a consultant to bring knowledge of emerging markets in areas such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality to the team. She will be responsible for overseeing a range of business and data analysis activities, as well as directing largescale transformation projects.
Eman Al-Hillawi, CEO of Entec Si, said: “I can think of no-one better for the role than Nadine and her appointment is yet another sign of our growth. Nadine’s skills combined with her understanding of certain emerging markets is an exciting addition to the team and will ensure we are keeping our clients and team abreast of the most forward-thinking approaches. Her experience not only complements the versatile offering of the consultancy but will no doubt lead to new business opportunities in the future.”
Kubalek said: “I’m looking forward to achieving exceptional results for my new clients and I know through my previous experience of working with Entec Si, that I have the support of a team that truly puts people first. As a mother to two young children, it is an added bonus that the remote and flexible work pattern will allow me to put my all into both my work and my family.”
