People: Bevan Brittan; SPG Resourcing; Reward Funding; and more
Commercial law firm Bevan Brittan has appointed banking and finance partner Kerry Gibbons to its national healthcare finance team.
Kerry, who joins the Leeds office from Knights, has experience across a broad range of finance transactions, including real estate finance on both the development and investment side, corporate finance, acquisition finance and structured finance.
Kerry’s arrival is the latest boost for Bevan Brittan’s health and care practice as well as its Leeds office. The business previously made 10 partner hires in total in 2024, with the four Yorkshire-based appointments all specialising in health work.
Vincent Buscemi, partner and head of independent health and care at Bevan Brittan, said: “Our work for funders and borrowers has doubled in four years and in 2024 we advised on a host of healthcare finance projects, in addition to numerous corporate and commercial deals. Kerry’s expertise will enhance our service offering, bringing additional strength and depth to our multi award winning team.”
Kerry added: “I’m delighted to be joining Bevan Brittan at such an exciting time. The wider business is going from strength to strength, while its fantastic track record when it comes to supporting healthcare clients speaks for itself.
“I’ve received a really warm welcome and I’m looking forward to helping my colleagues further develop the healthcare finance services that we provide.”
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SPG Resourcing has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Sham Chohan to lead the growth of its European cyber security recruitment division.
With an extensive background in technology recruitment, Sham brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in the technology and security sectors. His appointment signals Leeds-based SPG Resourcing’s commitment to addressing the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals across Europe.
Sham Chohan said: “The cyber security landscape is evolving rapidly, and organisations need access to the right talent to stay ahead of emerging threats. SPG Resourcing has built a strong reputation in technology recruitment. I’m excited to lead the cyber security division, further expanding our capabilities and connecting businesses with the expertise they need.”
Sam Hameed, co-founder and managing director of SPG Resourcing, added: “With cyber security threats on the rise, the need for skilled professionals has never been greater. Sham’s leadership and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in driving our cyber security recruitment division forward, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality talent solutions for our clients.”
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Reward Funding as appointed Adrian Stalley as its first head of partnerships.
In the newly created role, Adrian will drive forward the Leeds-based alternative lender’s sales and marketing strategy at a national level, by working closely with the regional directors and business development teams across its six UK offices.
Adrian’s career spans over 30 years working in senior director and management roles in sectors ranging from telecoms and utilities to insurance and property. In the last six years he has focused on growing strategic partnerships and driving national business development opportunities in the commercial finance space.
Adrian: “With Reward having recently unveiled its new brand identity and strategic direction, it feels like the perfect time to be part of its continued growth success across the UK. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the teams across our six offices, exploring new business development opportunities and channels, and as an ambassador of the business to further help expand our national network of introducers.”
Adrian will be working alongside Sharon Ellis, Reward’s strategy and programme director, who added: “The appointment of Adrian and the wealth of sector experience and strategic insight he brings to the business, really illustrates the scale of our growth ambitions across the UK moving forward.”
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Engineering and environmental consultancy Waterman has strengthened its national team with the addition of James Barker as head of sustainability – north.
Carbon expert James Barker, who will be based in the Leeds office, has more than 10 years’ experience in the built environment industry. He has a wealth of expertise in whole life carbon assessments, building certifications, energy modelling, and overheating solutions. Specialising in helping clients and developments achieve their sustainability goals, his wide-ranging portfolio includes significant projects across the residential, commercial offices, industrial and hotel sectors.
Waterman’s director for sustainability, Dr Ankit Singh, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome James as Head of Sustainability for the north. He joins us at an exciting time as our Sustainability Services team continue to see UK-wide growth across the property and infrastructure markets. His appointment will ensure we continue to provide our clients with leading-edge design and consultancy services across the whole asset lifecycle, and I’m sure James will prove to be invaluable member of our team for many years to come.”
