Appointments: KPMG, Santander Corporate & Commercial, Grimsby Institute

THE Leeds office of KPMG has seen corporate financier Giles Taylor promoted to partner level.

Mr Taylor will become corporate finance and enterprise partner, and will also pick up as head of property and construction across

He has acted on the separate sales of two contractors, Redhall Engineering Solutions and Motherwell Bridge both to Cape plc, advising Elysian on its acquisition of specialist plant hire business, Access Hire as well as supporting major independent housebuilder, Strata Group.

Mr Taylor said: “KPMG Enterprise champions our work with private businesses; a vibrant, valuable and high-growth part of our regional economy.

“Now I’m excited to work alongside my colleague Ian Beaumont, leading the charge in ensuring mid-tier business are in no doubt about the value KPMG Enterprise can bring to them and the enthusiasm we have for working with them.

Chris Hearld, KPMG’s Leeds office senior partner and North region chair, said: “Throughout his 15 years’ at KPMG, helping businesses to achieve their M&A ambitions, Giles has demonstrated commitment to, and passion for, client service. He’s teamed this with an entrepreneurial approach to business that I’m delighted to see rewarded with an invitation to join the KPMG partnership, where he will be a valuable asset.”

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DANNY ODDY has been appointed as Santander UK’s area director for West Yorkshire.

He is joining a team of 16, which includes a range of specialities from real estate and healthcare to education and trade finance.

Neil Williams, regional director for Santander Corporate & Commercial, said: “I am delighted to welcome Darren to our team. Santander Corporate & Commercial has established itself as a major supporter of UK businesses and is committed to building long-lasting relationships with our customers so that we are able to provide tailored support at every stage of their business.

“We are committed to growing our relationship teams to provide this dedicated support for more local businesses, as our own business continues to expand. Darren is an experienced local banker committed to supporting businesses in the region, and I wish him every success in his new role.”

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THE Grimsby Institute has appointed Mat Thompson as senior trainer consultant.

Mr Thompson is a food industry professional who has worked on projects for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation to support policy development in Pakistan, India and across Africa.

He will ensure that the Institute’s training meets the “evolving needs” of employers.
Lesley Charlesworth-Browne, director of business and professional development at Grimsby Institute Group, said: “We’re thrilled that Mat has joined the business training services division.

“He’s worked all over the world as a food industry professional and now he’s turned his attention to helping to train and educate others working in the sector to support Grimsby’s position as Europe’s Foodtown.

“Mat’s appointment sends out a strong message about our commitment to providing industry-leading training that is relevant, up to date and of the highest quality.

“His role will involve continuous evaluation of our training and development, to make sure what we’re offering is well ahead of the game.”