People: Bell & Buxton Solicitors; iSource Group; BGES Group; and more
Sheffield-based Bell & Buxton Solicitors says Dax Keeling has been promoted to associate solicitor in recognition of having made a substantial contribution to the firm.
The promotion has been made in the litigation department.
Alex Ross, managing partner, said: “It is always a pleasure to appoint new associates.
“It is a great achievement and testament to Dax’s individual sustained and outstanding contribution to the firm.”
Keeling’s litigation department deals with commercial litigation and also dispute resolution.
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Matt Gaskell
iSource Group, an IT, digital and change management recruitment specialist based in Leeds, has promoted Matt Gaskell and Gareth Hammond to associate directors as the business paves the way for future success.
Previously client services manager looking after key client relationships, Gaskell’s new role will see him leading a team of seven and managing the delivery of candidates into key clients for the company.
His focus will be on providing a high level of service at volume across Europe in all areas of IT and IT sales.
Hammond, who has worked at the business for five years, will manage clients, bring in and onboard new accounts and deliver IT roles in senior positions across a range of industries.
He will also support the wider team with advice and guidance to progress talent internally.
Gaskell said: “There is a culture of trust at iSource and this is amplified by the rewards structure that is in place.
“Having secured this promotion, I’m busier than ever. When I’m not in client meetings, I’m working closely with the team on live roles.
“On the operations side of things, I’m making sure we have everything in place to support our clients.
“Growing the team and hiring new consultants is exciting as we continue to work with new clients’ and I would encourage anyone with IT recruitment experience who wants to work in a positive, autonomous environment to get it touch.”
Gareth Hammond
Hammond said: “I’m really happy with the promotion. I’ve been with the business for five years and have grown so much during that time.
“Running my own desk and team means I can continue with my own personal development while also mentoring the younger members of the team.”
Managing director of iSource Group, Geoff Shepherd, added: “We have big plans for the next 12 months and beyond which requires a strong senior management team to be in place.
“Matt and Gareth are perfect examples of what makes iSource Group the company it is: commitment, trust and a focus on shared success.
“With a strong client list and a significant increase in new accounts, we have a very busy but exciting time ahead.”
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Sheffield building management solutions company BGES Group has promoted Rob Ordish to head of service, leading the group’s support and maintenance division.
In his new role Ordish will have overall responsibility for BG Service, leading a team of building optimisation specialists.
The department provides 24/7 remote and field support to customer buildings, to improve environmental conditions and lower energy consumption.
Ordish joined BGES Group in 2020 as senior project manager, leading projects on the BMS installations side of the business.
He has nearly 20 years’ experience in the building controls industry, including nine years at Demma Controls as operations manager.
Gareth Barber, managing director of BGES Group, said: “During the last year Rob has made a fantastic contribution to BGES Group in his role as senior project manager for BGES Projects – and we are confident he will embrace the new challenge of managing BG Service as it continues to grow.”
Ordish said: “I’m delighted to be offered the opportunity to further my career within BGES Group.
“The group is going through an exciting period of growth; I’m looking forward to developing our building optimisation capabilities and further expanding our reach.”
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A leading name in UK food and farming, Richard Macdonald, has been appointed non-executive chair of Wetherby-based Eden Search & Select – a specialist executive search consultancy focused on the global food supply chain.
Currently deputy chair of the Environment Agency, Macdonald has more than 40 years’ experience in food and farming and an illustrious track record working for some of the biggest names in the industry.
Director general of the NFU from 1996 to 2009, Macdonald is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society.
He was awarded a CBE in 2002 for services to agriculture and has held numerous non-executive director roles at organisations such as Moy Park, Dairy Crest, NIAB and Farm Africa.
Eden Search & Select has been providing specialist executive search services to leading names across agribusiness and the food and farming industry for the past ten years.
David Macaulay, managing director, said: “As we continue to deliver the best specialist executive search consultancy to the rapidly growing global agritech and food supply chain industries, we are excited about the impact Richard’s appointment will have on our own development.
“Over the last decade, Eden Search & Select has gone from strength to strength. We’ve worked hard to nurture exclusive, long-term, strategic partnerships with big name brands that trust us to handle their executive search requirements and find the people they need to achieve their long-term commercial objectives.
“Securing Richard as our non-executive chair is also a real statement about our future.
“His appointment demonstrates the calibre of our work and underscores our commitment to building a team that truly understands the global industries we serve and the challenges they face day-to-day.”
Macdonald said: “I am delighted to be joining Eden. I have seen first-hand what a great specialist service the business offers to organisations across food, farming and agritech – and I know they can do even more.
“The team is incredibly well-respected and huge opportunities lay ahead. I look forward to being part of Eden’s onward journey as it embarks on its second decade in business.”
