People: Law firm welcomes new head of department; Fit-out company launches Midlands operation with MD appointment; and more
QualitySolicitors Davisons has welcomed Sarah Owens to head up the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department at the Wolverhampton office.
Owens has more than five years’ experience in the Private Client Sector.
Having graduated with a Law Degree from Aberystwyth University, she moved back to the Midlands, where she is originally from, to complete her legal studies at BPP University, Birmingham.
An integral part of her work involves helping older clients plan for asset protection and care fee planning.
She said: “Sometimes it can be worrying thinking about the future, and what may happen if we, or our loved ones, become unable to deal with our affairs or are no longer here. With careful planning, and an eye for detail, we can all ensure that our affairs are in order, with minimal stress and before it is too late.”
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Manchester based commercial interior design, build and delivery specialist, ADT Workplace has announced the appointment of Julian Lebray to managing director (Central Region) as the company officially expands into the Midlands as part of its ongoing ambitious growth plans.
Lebray previously spent 11 years at Overbury where he was managing director (Midlands). During his time with the company, Julian successfully led the merger of Overbury and Morgan Lovell in 2010.
In his new role, he will be responsible for leading a strong multi-disciplinary team to deliver creative and intelligent workplaces for organisations of all sizes across the central region.
ADT Workplace’s MD, David Clemetson, said: “Having built our business predominantly in the North West since 2004, more recently we have worked with a number of high profile Midlands-based organisations. As a result, we’re seeing more and more enquiries from this area. With a clear opportunity for growth and with Julian on board, we are thrilled to officially launch our operations in this region.
“Following a successful first half of 2019 and with more plans in the pipeline it’s a really exciting time for us, but to help us achieve our vision it’s essential that we have the right team in place. With an exceptional track record, enviable connections and unrivalled experience in this industry in the Midlands region, I’m confident that Julian is the perfect person to lead ADT Workplace into this market.”
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Engineering group Ricardo, which has a large testing facility in Leamington Spa, has announced changes to its board.
Peter Gilchrist is planning to stand down as non-executive director, senior independent director and chairman of the remuneration committee in November after nin years of service.
Ricardo has appointed Russell King as a non-executive director who will succeed Peter Gilchrist as chairman of the remuneration committee..
King is chairman of Hummingbird Resources, senior independent director and remuneration committee chair of Spectris.
He is also an independent non-executive of BDO.
Sir Terry Morgan, chairman of Ricardo, said: “I am delighted to welcome Russell to the board of Ricardo. He brings a wide range of international and engineering experience and, as a non-executive director, has served as remuneration chair. I am confident that Russell’s experience will be of great benefit to Ricardo.”
