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Matt Connolly has joined the team at Leeds-based out-of-home (OOH) advertising specialist 75Media as financial controller.
Connolly, an ICAEW chartered accountant, brings with him eight years of experience in accountancy and finance, having started his career at auditing firm Saffery Champness.
His most recent role was as group finance manager at private equity backed Prism Medical, focusing on everything from business acquisitions and complex technical accountancy to daily finance activity and monthly reporting.
Within his new role at 75Media he will have an overview of all financial matters relating to the company, including reporting, payroll, cashflow, profitability, managing supplier relationships and evaluating new business opportunities.
A new credit controller has also joined the finance team, which will be expanding further in 2024.
Established in 2020, over the last three years 75Media has grown from a portfolio of 140 classic billboard sites to a UK-wide network of over 380 classic, digital and large format sites across the UK. Its head office is based on East Parade in Leeds.
Connolly said: “I have been very impressed with the way 75Media has grown over the last few years, and it’s obvious that it has a driven and passionate senior team leading the way.
“The fact that the role is newly created provides a fantastic opportunity to shape things for the future, and with the high growth focus over the coming years it is a really exciting time, when accounting will play a vital and interesting role.
“But it’s also equally important that 75Media is a positive and supportive place to work, where people are genuinely cared for.”
Paul Inman, managing director and founder, added: “As we scale up it makes sense to bring in more specialists to free up other senior staff to do what they do best.
“Matt brings with him a wealth of experience with businesses of all shapes and sizes, which will be vital to us as we grow.
“His previous roles at private equity backed firms were fast-paced and he understands the importance of reporting and monitoring progress to the success of any growth plan. He will ensure we have a highly competent and efficient finance function, which is vital to our success.”
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Sheffield and Leeds-based integrated marketing agency Jaywing, has refreshed its brand proposition, supported by a blend of key specialists across Data Science, Media and Creative.
The brand refresh, which forms part of the agency’s wider strategic growth plans, sees Dr Catherine Kelly taking on the role of managing director.
She has been with the business since 2017 and has a wealth of previous experience including a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham and senior positions at premium brands including Diageo, Kellogg’s and ASDA.
Karl Stones, executive creative director, said: “The refreshed brand proposition, ‘stories written with numbers’, wholly defines who we are as a business and what makes us completely unique.
“Our distinctive offering across creative, media and data science, underpinned by numbers, provides a unique blend that sets us apart from other integrated marketing agencies.”
Kelly and Stones are supported by Karen Snape, data science director, who has been with the business for 20 years and leads the Data Science division, and Chris Langan, media director, who is responsible for Jaywing’s Media division.
Kelly said: “We are an innovative agency that harnesses our heritage in data to deliver marketing that works.
“Our purpose is to be the most inspirational and valued partner to our clients, and we have a very talented leadership team in place to get us there.
“We’ve got ambitious plans for 2024 and I’m confident that we’ve created a solid infrastructure to achieve that growth.”
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Sheffield and Chesterfield law firm, BRM, has appointed director Simon Lockley, alongside Kirsty Coggin as senior associate, Annabel Denby Hollis as senior solicitor and Adam Mayer as chartered legal executive, to the firm’s Dispute Resolution team.
Lockley joins BRM with more than 30 years litigation experience with his most recent role being head of the Sheffield Office at Lupton Fawcett.
Coggin, Denby Hollis, and Mayer are joining Lockley in the move after a combined 15 years with Lupton Fawcett and have started at the firm this week. Denby Hollis will join BRM on 15 January 2024.
Lockley is regularly instructed by both corporate and individual clients in high-value litigation and specialises in company and shareholder disputes, complex contractual claims and professional negligence.
He also has extensive experience in claims against employees and directors for breach of contract/duty, civil fraud and insolvency litigation.
He said: “BRM is an ambitious, modern and forward-thinking firm and I am pleased to be joining its Dispute Resolution team as a director.
“The firm is business-focused and has a fantastic reputation in Sheffield and Chesterfield as well as the wider city region.
“BRM is making a real statement and both my team, and I are looking forward to being part of the firm’s growth in Sheffield and its ambitions for the future.”
Rob Cooke, head of Dispute Resolution and executive director at BRM, said: “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Simon, Kirsty, Annabel, and Adam to the Dispute Resolution team.
“As we have previously worked together, I know first-hand the fantastic reputation Simon has both in the city and the profession and the positive difference he will make to our team.
“Kirsty, Annabel, and Adam will bring their collective experience to the team and will position us as the largest Dispute Resolution team in the region.”
Coggin added: “BRM is dynamic and forward looking. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the firm and be part of its growth and exciting vision for the future.”
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The Board of BBIC Ltd, trading as The Business Village, says Martin Beasley will assume the role of chief executive from 16 April 2024.
He is currently the group leader for Enterprising Barnsley, the economic development arm of Barnsley Council, and has been involved in significant initiatives over his 15 years at the council, including the ‘Future-Ready Net Zero Accelerator project, which aimed to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions and work towards Net Zero, and which was delivered by a partnership headed by the Business Village.
He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track-record of success in the industry.
Beasley will be replacing Adrian Waite, who is retiring as chief executive at the end of December after nine years in the role.
Beasley said: “I am deeply honoured to step into the role of chief executive at The Business Village and look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Adrian and his management team to drive our mission forward.”
In the period from January to April, one of the BBIC Board members, Thom Webb, will serve as the interim chief executive.
Webb is northern director at Newable Ltd, which co-owns The Business Village with Barnsley Council.
The Business Village supports the aims and objectives of the Barnsley Inclusive Economy Board and the long-term vision of Barnsley 2030.
It offers flexible managed workspace to firms in key sectors, together with targeted business support, particularly for start-up, early-stage, and those companies with high growth potential.
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