People: Harris Lamb; Debrett’s Private Finance
Harris Lamb has expanded its environmental consultancy department with the appointment of a graduate ecologist.
Tim Jones has joined the business further to achieving a Masters degree in Applied Marine Science from the University of Plymouth; a qualification he studied after securing a first-class Honours degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia.
Dr Holly Smith, director, said: “Since Harris Lamb formed its Environmental Department in 2018, the team has expanded quickly, and provides a diverse range of services for the business’ clientele which are in increasing demand.
“Tim is a fantastic fit for our department: not only has he achieved excellent academic credentials to help develop our offering, but he also brings with him extensive GIS and wildlife survey experience, including voluntary conservation positions in Greece and Madagascar and time spent working as a Research Assistant in a marine conservation producing a report for DEFRA on blue carbon, so he has a huge amount of experience and insight to share with us.
“He is extremely committed to environmental projects on every level, and is proving a great asset to the business,” she added.
Jones said: “I have always been passionate about ecology, and have invested a lot of time in advancing my knowledge and skills to benefit the natural environment, so I am delighted to now be able to do what I love in a professional capacity.
“My voluntary contributions to date have included working with the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute in Nosy Komba, where I studied the diversity of animal, reptile and bird species, and identified changes in forest dynamics, populations, habitat health and potential localised threats to help protect the highly threatened Sambirano forests, and in Lixouri, Greece, where I carried out beach surveys, nest protection and turtle tracking as part of a critical conservation project to protect the Loggerhead sea turtle.”
“Being able to work alongside an experienced and dedicated team is a fantastic opportunity to utilise and expand my skills, and I’m excited to be playing a part in increasing environmental awareness and delivering important ecological projects to support Harris Lamb’s commercial and residential clients,” he added.
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Debrett’s Private Finance (DPF) has announced the appointment of two new recruits to join its expanding team.
Leigh Wells is a seasoned business leader with a background in data, technology and finance. In 2015 he founded his own consultancy business, Comma Group, and grew it to an international scale, employing over 50 people in the UK and US. In 2021 he sold the business to US-based Amplifi Group and joined the board of the combined business as Chief Growth Officer. Leigh joins DPF as COO and will assume responsibility for all operational matters as well as day-to-day running of the business.
Luke Knight is an experienced financial analyst and adviser. He is a member of the Chartered Insitute for Securities and Investments, a graduate of Lancaster University and holds a first class degree in Theoretical Physics with Mathematics. Luke joins from Zeus Capital where he was an Investment Banking Analyst. He joins DPF as a Senior Analyst responsible for all aspects of transaction analysis and supporting work.
Darryl Eales, DPF chairman, said: “It is fantastic to be able to welcome Leigh and Luke to the business. They join us during a rapid growth phase and their expertise and learnings from other sectors and settings will be invaluable.”
