People: Wake Smith; Data on Demand; Fortus; and more
South Yorkshire law firm Wake Smith Solicitors has strengthened its corporate team to become one of the region’s largest company and commercial specialists.
Joe Creasor joins as a newly-qualified solicitor having spent the previous 12 months as a trainee within the department. Trainee solicitor Michael Lee also joins the team.
Corporate solicitor Millie Vaughan has recently re-joined Wake Smith’s company commercial team which is led by Wake Smith director and chairman John Baddeley plus director Rebecca Robinson and associate Tom Haywood, who are all supported by corporate legal assistant Debbie Huckerby.
Baddeley said: “I am pleased to welcome Millie, Joe and Michael to the corporate team. The trio join a team committed to outstanding client service, and has a structured training programme that promotes development of all employees.
“We provide clear and understandable legal advice to businesses, and their owners, across a range of sectors, throughout the life cycle of the business on all their commercial, company and corporate finance matters.
“The firm currently has a strong pipeline of work and remains committed to recruiting outstanding corporate lawyers at all levels into the team.”
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Leeds-based alternative consumer data business Data On Demand has expanded its senior leadership team with the addition of Caroline Young who joins the business in the role of client success director.
Data On Demand’s current offering includes ‘4.ID’ – Identity Verification & Fraud Prevention, ‘ID.VU’ – Vulnerability Assessment & Monitoring and ‘Fin.Trace’ – Enhanced Collections Performance.
Alongside maximising client value from these existing services, Young’s role will also focus on future product and service innovation to support client requirements and align to corporate values of delivering mutual success.
Before joining Data On Demand she spent 10 years with Credit Reference Agency TransUnion (previously Callcredit) where she worked across a number of roles in the UK and Europe focused on Client Support, Partnerships and Product Development.
Young said: “This is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to the ongoing development and success of Data on Demand.”
CEO Stuart Murgatroyd said: “Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience. Her deep understanding of IDV&F and her track record of fostering strong client relationships make her the perfect fit for this pivotal role.”
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Business advisory and accountancy firm, Fortus, has confirmed the appointment of Rich Carrick as a new associate director at its Scarborough office.
Carrick joined Fortus in August from Leeds-based accountants Sagars, where he amassed a decade of experience advising owner-managed businesses on their accounting, tax and general business affairs.
He has a passion for driving efficiencies and embracing technology to help clients make positive management decisions and achieve their business goals.
He also has an insight into elite sport, with past roles including time spent at Sunderland AFC, as well as managing a portfolio of image rights companies for international level footballers, cricketers and golfers.
Carrick said: “I’m joining Fortus at an exciting time as the business continues its growth journey.
“I am relishing the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of services to business owners.
“Together, we look forward to delivering exceptional value to our clients and further solidifying our reputation for excellence in the industry.”
Craig Herbert, CEO, said: “Rich’s appointment at our Scarborough office is further proof we’re going from strength-to-strength.
“We’re attracting top talent and elevating the local market. Rich’s pragmatic approach to the often complex financial world of business is a great addition to our team’s skillset and he’s going to be a key player in the next phase of our growth.”
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A Leeds-based performance marketing business has accelerated its growth plans with a senior appointment.
John McManus joins Intrinsic as digital director to support its client-first philosophy.
He arrives from senior positions at iProspect and Journey Further.
McManus will lead the further growth of the company’s digital marketing offering, working with the founders Dominic Geary and Mark Hodgson.
McManus said: “When I first spoke to Mark and Dom, it quickly became clear that we shared a passion for the same set of values that underpin what we want to achieve.
“A client-first agency is not only what we think is right, but it’s what we feel is sorely lacking in today’s agency world.
“Moving an agency’s identity away from supplier to partner and becoming an intrinsic part of a client’s business is our vision to add meaningful value rather than simply providing a service.”
Hodgson, co-founder and MD, said: “John embodies everything that is ‘Intrinsic’ and is a world-class operator.
“His technical knowledge and strategic thinking will form a huge part of our ever-growing client offering, and I’m happy he has joined the team.”
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