Appointments: Wickens joins NG Bailey; Promotions at Rensburg Sheppards and more

NG BAILEY has appointed Sean Wickens to lead business development across the company.
Mr Wickens was previously business development director for Carillion’s planned maintenance division and has held roles with PME and EMCOR.
He said: “NG Bailey is a leader in its field with a fantastic reputation.
“I am delighted to have joined the business and look forward to introducing NG Bailey into some new and exciting markets where there are clear opportunities for growth. A combination of our specialist offerings enables us to add tremendous value for our customers providing real benefits in these difficult market conditions.”
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ANDREW Hackett has been promoted to the post of senior investment director after serving 11 years with the Leeds office of investment management company Rensburg Sheppards.
Colleagues David Black, David Kirby, Andrew McNab and John O’Connell have all been promoted to investment director while Richard Wilde has been made associate investment director.
Divisional director Simon Kaye said: “These significant promotions are in recognition of the dedication and commitment shown by these individuals, all of whom thoroughly deserve them.
“We pride ourselves on providing a dedicated service to local people, and it’s down to our investment team’s considerable knowledge and expertise, as well as their ability to build sustained and fruitful client relationships that has contributed to the continued success of this office.”
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BREWERY Timothy Taylor has appointed three new team members as it prepares to relaunch the Town Hall Tavern in Leeds.
The newly appointed team includes head chef Anton Scoones, and Venue managers Mat Atkinson and Renee Hughes. Mr Scoones joins from the General Tarleton Restaurant with Rooms, a two rosette, five star hotel with Michelin Bibs Gourmand.
Operations Manager Marc Craddock said: “The new team has been working really hard to ensure the success of the re-launch of Town Hall Tavern and I’ve been really pleased to welcome them on board. Their wealth of experience will see the venue serving a fresh gastro menu, speciality ales and high-quality cocktails, something that this particular area of Leeds is lacking.”