People: Interpath; Syers McGill; Norton Loxley; and more

The Leeds office of financial advisory firm Interpath has hired Robbie McFaul as a director in its Transaction Services team.

The appointment comes as the firm continues its expansion in the Deal Advisory market in Yorkshire and across the UK.

McFaul arrives after nearly 11 years with PwC where he specialised in transactions within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, media & telecommunications sectors.

During his career, he has advised both corporates and private equity houses.

Interpath is home to a full-service Deal Advisory practice that includes M&A Advisory, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory and M&A Tax and has advised on more than 130 transactions.

It further supports clients to prepare for transactions through its Value Creation, Valuations and Data Analytics teams.

The Deal Advisory client base includes corporates, ranging from mid-market to listed entities, and private equity houses, such as Endless, LDC, BGF, Hanover and Livingbridge.

In October 2023, the firm appointed managing director Louise Smith to lead Transaction Services across the North as part of Interpath’s strategy to scale-up its Deal Advisory services, which comprises a team of over 150 professionals throughout the country.

Smith, head of transaction services at Interpath Advisory in the North, said: “We are building a formidable, best-in-class deal advisory practice in the heart of the UK’s dealmaking communities.

“Attracting the best talent in the market is key as we continue to support our clients maximise value through sales processes and provide focused, value-driven advice that investors look for pre-transaction.

“We’re thrilled to have Robbie on board in Leeds as we help our clients in the region and beyond navigate today’s ever-changing economic environment.”

McFaul added: “I’ve been impressed by the scale that Interpath and its Deal Advisory team have already achieved, but also the thriving entrepreneurial culture and multi-disciplinary model.

“It is an exciting place to be and the perfect moment to join as we build a proposition that really challenges the market for the benefit of corporates, investors and business owners.

“It is a privilege to join Louise and her team and I can’t wait to get stuck in at such a critical period in the regional dealmaking market.”

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Syers McGill, a Horsforth-based accountancy firm which has recently welcomed significant business growth, has appointed Dave Syers to its leadership team.

As a new director he brings his expertise in managing business growth within the SME market.

Dave Syers spent six seasons as a professional footballer playing for several clubs, including Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers and Scunthorpe United.

He returned to non-league football in 2016 playing for Guiseley, Darlington and Farsley Celtic while studying and ultimately qualifying as a chartered accountant.

Michaela McGill, a certified chartered accountant, joined the practice over 30 years ago and specialises in personal tax compliance and partnership/sole trade accounts.

She said: “It is a really exciting time for the practice. We have expanded our remit and look forward to being able to offer businesses wider support whilst preserving and building on our proactive approach to accountancy services at reasonable rates.”

Qualified chartered accountant and small company specialist Dan Syers became a partner at the firm six years ago, as part of a management buyout.

He added: “This is a significant step in our ongoing growth plan and safeguards the future of Syers McGill as an independent firm of accountants.

“We really pride ourselves on our honest approach in providing clients with valuable advice and services.”

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A Yorkshire-based HR consultancy is marking its sixth anniversary with a growing list of clients and new team members.

Norton Loxley, which has offices in central York and in Thirsk, recently celebrated the anniversary by adding a new full-time team member, Louise Cocking to the team.

She joins as HR Consultant and brings with her a wealth of HR experience working in-house working for companies across a number of sectors including professional services and construction.

Managing director, Siân Whelan, said: “We’re pleased to add Louise to the team – from her time working in-house for a number of organisations she brings exactly the kind of experience our clients are looking to tap into.

“Our growth over the last 12 months has been driven by clients who are looking to not just outsource their HR function, which has traditionally been the role of HR consultancies, but who are also looking at how adding strategic guidance in this area can help them to scale their businesses.

“Despite the challenging economic climate we’re continuing to see businesses invest in outsourcing their HR as a way of engaging and retaining their teams without the need to invest in an in-house team.”

Cocking said: “It’s an exciting time to be making the move from in-house human resources to a consultancy and I’m excited to get to work with Norton Loxley’s clients.”

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MEPC, the asset manager and developer behind Wellington Place in Leeds, has appointed Sarah Limbert as its new marketing manager as it strengthens its customer experience, events, and marketing team.

Limbert brings nearly 20 years of marketing experience to the role. She spent 17 years working within leisure and hospitality, including with hotel group QHotels, before her most recent role at Medical Protection Society.

Wellington Place is home to mixed use buildings spanning office, leisure and retail space and hosts over 60 companies, including EY, ghd, Lloyds Banking Group, NHS England, and Willis Towers Watson.

In her new role, Limbert will be responsible for delivering multi-channel marketing strategies, and further strengthening the community at Wellington Place through placemaking activities.

She said: “My passion for bringing people together and delivering outstanding customer service will be a great fit for Wellington Place.

“Wellington Place has always stood out to me as a vibrant business hub in Leeds city centre that puts people firmly at its centre, and I’m looking forward to shaping this exciting neighbourhood.

“I’m particularly excited to driving forward our activities and initiatives that have social impact at the heart, including working with organisations doing great things in Leeds such as Ahead Partnership, to add more value to the lives of people that work here, and the wider community.”

Dominique Murray, associate marketing director at MEPC, added: “Sarah joins us at an exciting time for Wellington Place.

“We now have a working population of over 16,000 people and want to continue to expand our exciting and engaging events that will bring together both our business and local community.

“We’re passionate about Wellington Place being a destination that people really want to come to, whether that’s work or pleasure, Sarah’s wealth of experience is key to delivering this.”