People: mfg Solicitors; IPP
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its Private Client department with the
appointments of three new senior associates.
Sophie Shakeshaft, Jonathan Skilbeck and Jack Robinson have all joined the firm as
it continues to increase its regional presence.
Shakeshaft joins the firm’s Birmingham office where she will lead the firm’s Private Client offering in the city.
Skilbeck will be based at mfg’s Ludlow office, with Robinson also based in Shropshire, but at the firm’s Telford base.
The trio, who are specialists in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate
administration will work closely with partner and head of department Giles Scott, and
also partners Peter Stephens, Janna Vigar and Sally Smith.
Giles Scott, partner and head of the private client department at mfg Solicitors said: “Sophie, Jonathan and Jack all join us with impressive and proven track records in a variety of private client-related matters. All three have the drive, determination and first-class professionalism we look for. They are already proving to be excellent additions to the firm by supporting our clients on a huge variety of matters as they look for advice and assistance to help plan for the years ahead. I am delighted to welcome them to the team as we take our growth across the region to another level.”
Pallet pooler IPP has promoted experienced supply chain professional Shelley Pierre to a transformative new role to drive growth across all its European regions.
Pierre will be responsible for coordinating tendering and account management across all territories where IPP operates, in the UK and Ireland, Poland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Benelux and France.
She has worked for IPP since 2011 from its headquarters in Coventry and now steps up to the new European commercial network director role from her previous position of UK&I commercial director.
Shelley Pierre
The role will be key for driving business growth and opportunities within the European market for Dutch family-owned business IPP, which provides sustainable rented wooden pallets to FMCG and industrial supply chains.
Pierre will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer experience across borders and nurturing the raft of long-term partnerships established with existing IPP customers.
She will also be heavily involved with developing new digital products and services across IPP’s parent company Faber Group, which is headquartered in Eck en Wiel, an hour south-east of Utrecht.
She said: “This new role is an opportunity to transform many parts of our European business including account management, contracting, pricing and importantly, the market-leading customer experience we offer.
“This means being collaborative, proactive and reactive in equal measure. We pride ourselves on being easy to work with, going the extra mile to support the robust supply chain our customers need to get products on the shelves promptly.
“As we continue to grow, there is an increasing need to align our business operations across the many territories we operate in, to offer a single point of contact and seamless experience for our customers, who rely on the sustainable supply chains which are at the heart of our business.
“I’ve been working on building a commercial strategy during the transition of the role and look forward to delivering across the IPP division, as well as building, leading and developing a team of experts in IPP across Europe.”
IPP CEO Thomas Domson said: “It is my privilege to welcome Shelley in her new role as she takes on the leadership of our commercial portfolios and strategies across Europe. Shelley has a proven track record of successfully creating and leading a customer-centric commercial stream in the UK. I am further supported by her wealth of valuable knowledge and experience in various supply chain roles.
“It’s an exciting time for our business as we continue our journey of creating value and sustainable impact for future generations. We wish Shelley a great success in her new role.”
