People: Birmingham Hospice; Kontroltek; Gateley Legal

Birmingham Hospice has announced the appointment of Paul Bytheway as its next chief executive officer (CEO), joining the hospice in the autumn.

Bytheway has a long-established background in the NHS, qualifying as a nurse in 1995. He enjoyed a career in emergency nursing before making the decision to move into general management in 2003.

He has held a number of senior executive appointments across the NHS and is currently group chief delivery officer at Humber Partnership Group.

He also has experience of working within the commercial sector, supporting digital innovation within the NHS and has a longstanding commitment to voluntary service through his work with St John Ambulance where he is chair of the Priory Group, as well as being an independent governor for the University of Wolverhampton.

Bytheway will join the hospice in the autumn, taking over from Simon Fuller who will be stepping down at the end of this year after four years in the role.

He said: “I am delighted to be joining this outstanding organisation. The commitment to our communities was ever-present during my conversations with the teams at Birmingham Hospice. Although a challenging time, I look forward to working with the team and communities to take forward the next chapter of the hospice’s journey.”

Chair of Birmingham Hospice Dawn Ward CBE said: “I am very excited about Paul joining the team at Birmingham Hospice and look forward to working alongside him.

“Paul is a very experienced manager in the healthcare sector and his expertise will be invaluable as we navigate challenges including increased demand for our services and funding that has not kept up with our rapidly increasing costs.”

Kontroltek, a provider of industrial electronic and mechanical repairs, has appointed Scott Baldwin as its new business development manager.

Baldwin, renowned for his distinguished rugby career, brings a wealth of strategic insight and valuable connections across the UK to his new role.

In his capacity as business development manager, Baldwin will focus on creating opportunities to expand Kontroltek’s market presence and enhance client relationships.

Scott Baldwin

He has extensive experience in high-performance environments, which is coupled with his proven ability to cultivate strong partnerships.

Prior to joining Kontroltek, Baldwin enjoyed a rugby career, representing Wales internationally and earning 37 caps.

He played for Ospreys, Worcester, and Harlequins, where he was instrumental in winning the English Premiership. Baldwin also served as vice-captain of Harlequins and was part of the senior leadership group. He has also worked as a defence coach at Newcastle.

Andrew Follant, CEO, Kontroltek, said: “We are delighted to welcome Scott Baldwin to Kontroltek. His track record of success and his passion for driving growth align perfectly with our vision for the future. We believe his support will play a crucial role in advancing our business objectives via his UK-wide network.”

Baldwin, said: “I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Kontroltek. The opportunity to apply my skills, experience and extensive network in a different context is really exciting. I look forward to contributing to Kontroltek’s continued success.”

Gateley Legal has today announced the appointment of partner Sam Meiklejohn, who will join its equity capital markets team in Birmingham.

Prior to joining Gateley, Meiklejohn spent six years at US law firm Cooley in its equity capital markets and public companies team, based in London.

Beth, Sam, Andrew & Paul

He brings with him a wealth of experience in international equity capital markets, public companies and corporate governance.

He advises corporates, investment banks, brokers and major shareholders on a broad spectrum of capital markets matters including primary and secondary securities offerings listed on both UK and international stock exchanges.

His experience covers a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, technology, and biotech. He also has cross-border transactional experience, including transatlantic, pan-European and across the MENA region.

Meiklejohn will work alongside Paul Cliff, the national head of Gateley Legal’s equity capital markets (ECM) team, as well as colleagues across Gateley Legal’s banking and corporate practices.

Andrew Cowan, head of corporate for Gateley Legal in Birmingham, said: “It’s a real feather in our cap to have attracted someone of Sam’s calibre to our Birmingham-based team. In addition, his knowledge and experience in the life sciences, tech, and biotech markets align perfectly with our corporate growth strategy.”

Meiklejohn said: “Gateley has an excellent reputation for advising innovative clients on capital market matters. I am excited about the opportunity to join as a partner and leverage my expertise in being a trusted adviser to its domestic and international clients and supporting the long-term growth of its ECM offering.”