People: Sales director taken on at storage and racking specialist; Technical manager hired at IT services provider; and more

Storage and racking specialist Fil – formerly Filplastic – has appointed Mike Gorman as its new sales director.

Gorman brings more than 17 years of industry experience to the East Yorkshire company, having supplied builders’ merchants, national DIY chains, supermarkets and high street and budget retailers.

Initially, he will be covering the North West region for Fil, but his role will grow once the company recruits a permanent business development manager to cover this area.

His role will also see him manage the company’s key accounts, ensuring Fil’s customers continue to receive market-leading service.

Paul Taylor, managing director of Fil, said: “Mike has worked in our industry a long time, so I have always been aware of how well he knows the racking and storage industry and the sectors that we work in, and how well liked and respected he is.

“He is a fantastic addition to our business development team and I’m sure he will play a big part in our continued growth plans, both in the builders’ merchant sector and by helping us break into new industries.

“I am really pleased he has decided to join Fil and I’m very much looking forward to working closely with him.”

Gorman added: “Fil are extremely well known in the industry. As a result, when I quoted for jobs, they were always the company to beat, so it’s great to be joining such a market leading business.

“One of Fil’s greatest assets is their agility. They are extremely adaptable. That means they can make decisions quickly and respond to market trends.

“I’m really looking forward to working in such a dynamic environment.”

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Harrogate-based IT services provider Integral IT has appointed Ben Coltman as technical manager in its five-strong team.

With eight years’ experience in IT roles, Coltman joins from Stowe Family Law in Harrogate where he worked as an IT support technician.

Prior to that, he spent over six years with managed service provider Vital Technology Group, latterly as technical account manager.

In his new role, he will be responsible for customer IT support at Integral IT which provides a full range of managed IT services and cyber security as well as offering a cloud hosting facility.

Jonathan Edwards, managing director of Integral IT, said: “We’ve seen a raft of new contract wins in recent months with increasing numbers of small businesses coming to us as they seek a friendly, knowledgeable technical team they can trust to take care of all of their IT needs.

“Customer service is at the heart of what we do, so it is vital we continue to invest in the team to ensure we are able to provide the swift, expert advice our clients expect. With his solid track record in IT support, Ben will be a valuable addition to the team.”

Coltman said: “Having worked both in-house and for an IT consultancy, I understand only too well the frustration when IT problems occur and clients’ need for a quick solution.

“Integral IT is building a reputation as a reputable, cost-effective IT company which is able to provide the benefits of a personalised service, manned by an expert team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in the business’ continued growth.”

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International accountancy and advisory firm Mazars has appointed Chloe Ellis as Partner, based in its Leeds office, where she will be responsible for leading the 40-strong tax team.

Ellis joins from RSM, where she led the corporate tax practice in Leeds and was also the national head of Transactions Tax.

She will focus on providing bespoke advice to companies and their shareholders, whilst developing the dynamic and successful tax team in Leeds. She has over 15 years’ experience in both providing guidance to owner-managed business and to large corporate groups with complex international tax issues.

Oliver Hoffman, office managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chloe to both the Leeds office and the partnership.

“Her breadth of experience and strong leadership will be a huge asset in developing our expertise in the tax market, ensuring we offer a dedicated and bespoke service to our clients.”

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James Knibb

Chase de Vere has appointed James Knibb and James Delaney as independent financial advisers working from its Leeds and Sheffield offices respectively.

Knibb and Delaney will be working for Chase de Vere Medical, providing independent financial advice to medical professionals, such as doctors and consultants, in Yorkshire.

The company has huge experience in providing financial advice to medical practitioners, having worked with the British Medical Association (BMA) since 2005 and given advice to 12,000 BMA members.

Knibb worked previously in the Lloyds Bank private banking team and for Schroders Personal Wealth. Away from work he loves playing the guitar and plays for Carlton Towers cricket team which plays in the York Senior League.

Delaney previously worked as a financial adviser for HSBC. Outside work, he enjoys sports and plays football for Olympic Crookes FC, which plays in the Sheffield District Fair Play League.

James Delaney

Gary Cairns, senior manager for Yorkshire, said: “We are planning to grow our business in Yorkshire and so I’m delighted that James Knibb and James Delaney have joined us to help bolster our Chase de Vere Medical team.

“We have been working in affiliation with the British Medical Association since 2005 and in the past year have also announced partnerships with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management and with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, as we aim to be recognised as the leading firm of financial advisers for the medical profession.”