People: Clarion; RWO; and more
Clarion has continued to expand its team with the appointment of Gareth Marland as legal director in its private client practice in Leeds.
With experience of handling matters for wealthy individuals, including inheritance tax planning, trusts and wills, having spent over 12 years in the private client team at a Harrogate law firm where he developed specialisms in advising farming clients and business owners.
Viv Wild, partner and head of Clarion’s private client practice, commented, “With his strong track record of advising entrepreneurs, business owners, farming families and landowners, Gareth brings additional expertise, complementing the skills of our growing team.
“As well as building strong relationships with clients in complex and often sensitive situations, he also appreciates the value of working with other professional advisers and will work to strengthen our network of contacts among IFAs and accountants.”
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Leeds engineering specialists RWO has appointed Jamie Corbett as director of structures.
The role will see Corbett working alongside the senior management team at the Park Place-based firm on planned strategic growth, new business development, client liaison, and developing a team of engineers and technical specialists.
He brings almost 20 years of experience and expertise as a consultant structural engineer and comes as RWO continues to invest in resources to drive business growth.
Andrew Fairburn, who heads-up the Leeds office, said, “We are committed to hiring the best industry talent to support our growth and ambitions, so it’s fantastic to have Jamie with his track record of success, on board.
“He will be a key addition to the leadership team as we continue to develop our presence across the north of England and nationally over the next 12 months, while also delivering the highest standards of service and engineering solutions to current clients.”
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Huddersfield based communications agency KC Communications has employed Chloe Kerfoot as digital marketing apprentice, following a successful end to its financial year with revenues increasing by 25%.
Having originally undertaken a work placement with the agency while a student at Mirfield Free Grammar in 2017, Chloe went on to Huddersfield New College to undertake A levels in English, Media and Business before commencing her apprenticeship at the beginning of August. Alongside her role, Chloe will also study for a level 3 Digital Marketing qualification with Leeds based, Estio Training.
Katrina Cliffe, managing director said, “Having started out my own career journey as an apprentice 21 years ago, I am delighted to welcome Chloe to the team. After Chloe spent a week with us in 2017 and subsequently demonstrating her eagerness to kick start her career in digital marketing she seemed the natural choice as the business continues with its ambitious growth plans. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and supporting Chloe as she embarks on her career”.
