People: Pallet-Track; Marrons; MK2 Real Estate
Pallet-Track has welcomed new chief executive Stuart Godman, who will head up the nationwide pallet network.
He brings more than 30 years of logistics sector knowledge to the business, having previously held senior positions at Absolutely, Connect Group Plc, DX Group Plc, Target Express and TNT Express.
Godman will replace Caroline Green, who is stepping down from the role after two and a half years.
Godman said: “I am delighted to have joined Pallet-Track to lead the business into a new era of growth.
“The company is already a renowned name in the sector, but we have further ambitions to grow the brand, adopt new technologies and increase service levels for our valued shareholder member network.”
Tony Rieger, chairman at Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track, said: “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Godman to the role of CEO and with his extensive background in the logistics and transport industry, and with sustainability and technology high on customers agenda, his experience and knowledge in these areas will be invaluable as we continue to future-proof the business.
“We would like to thank Caroline for all her achievements especially steering the network through some challenging times during the covid-impacted period, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
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Planning, development and design consultancy Marrons has bolstered its Birmingham team with the appointment of planning director Charlotte El Hakiem.
A chartered town planner with almost 20 years experience of complex residential, commercial, rural and heritage projects, El Hakiem has joined Marrons from CT Planning in Lichfield.
She said: “I am thrilled to have joined Marrons’ strong, growing and positive team in Birmingham, and I am looking forward to helping build its name and reputation within the West Midlands market.
“I love the buzz of being successful on a scheme. The feeling of telling the client that planning permission has been granted and never underestimating how much that means to them – whether it be a family home or a commercial project for a developer, that feeling is extremely rewarding.
“I enjoy nurturing and growing a great connection with clients and understanding and appreciating their end goal.”
Andrew Gore, partner at Marrons, said: “We are delighted Charlotte has joined us, fulfilling another part of our commitment to meeting the needs of our clients nationally and, more specifically, in Birmingham. Her experience will substantially strengthen our planning team and the expertise available to clients.”
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Property consultancy MK2 Real Estate has made two new hires at its Birmingham office.
Max Sowter joins MK2 founders Mark Johnson and Mark Rooke in the investment team. Having recently qualified as a Member of the RICS, he moves from Clowes Developments where he worked in both their asset management and development teams working on various commercial asset acquisitions and disposals.
Lilyann Willis is the latest member of the property management team, led by Marcello Della Croce. At the start of her surveying career, she joins the firm’s apprentice scheme and will shortly start studying for a real estate degree at Birmingham City University on day release.
Johnson said: “Having made a number of senior hires last year we now look forward to building the next generation of surveyors with Max and Lilyann coming on board.”
The appointments take MK2’s headcount to 25 at its Birmingham HQ, with a further 18 on-site facilities management staff.
