People: Claritas Tax; Evelyn Partners; and more

Claritas Tax, the tax advisory firm with offices in Birmingham, has promoted Alex Hall to associate partner.

Hall said: “I am very lucky to be part of the Claritas Tax team and the support I have received since joining has been incredible. It feels like I have been here a lot longer than 10 months and I am looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of the firm in my new role.”

Matt Hodgson, partner, said:  “It has been a very strong year for Claritas, in which Alex has helped to play a crucial part. We are passionate about providing our employees opportunities to maximise their potential and Claritas is proud to have Alex on our team.”

Iain Wright, partner, added: “Alex is a fantastic member of the team. This promotion is a hugely deserved recognition of his hard work, talent, and dedication to delivering strategic excellence. I know that he’ll continue to further our ambitious growth, delivering an outstanding service for our clients.”

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Evelyn Partners, the integrated wealth management and professional services group created from the merger of Tilney and Smith & Williamson, has bolstered its Birmingham office with the appointment of Sarah Crowley as a financial planning director.

Crowley joins Evelyn Partners from Brighton-based financial advisory firm IEP Financial where she worked as an Independent Financial Adviser for the past four years. Prior to IEP Financial, she spent two years as a financial planning manager at Santander.

She will be based at Evelyn Partners’ new Birmingham office at the city’s landmark 103 Colmore Row.

Niraj Vyas, managing partner at Evelyn Partners said: “I am very pleased to welcome Sarah to Evelyn Partners. Her appointment is part of our plans to grow the Midlands financial planning team over the coming year or two. We believe there are significant opportunities to increase our brand and presence across the region. Sarah’s experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue with our growth strategy.”
 

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John Crook has been hired as strategic growth manager at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.

Ruth Ross, the Chamber’s deputy chief executive, said: “This is a wide-ranging and important role which involves John supporting our Patrons programme, as well as playing a key role in our sales and telemarketing activities.”

Crook has worked in sales for his entire career, starting with the makers of Ovaltine and relocating to Telford in 1992 to work for Wrapfilm Systems.

He eventually became a director and shareholder of the Hortonwood business – at one point even selling clingfilm dispensers on online shopping channel QVC – before stepping down from the role after it was sold in 2015 to Cofresco.

“Over the past few years I have been involved in a range of consulting work, but the chance to come on board to help with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s ambitious growth plans really appealed to me,” he said.

“I’m relishing the chance to get involved in various areas of the Chamber’s operations where my management and sales experience can be put to good use.”

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