People: Tunstall Healthcare; Fantastic; IntelliAM; and more
Tunstall Healthcare, a healthcare technology provider based in Whitley, East Yorkshire, has appointed Mark Hindle as new managing director for UK and Ireland.
He will drive health and care integration plans for the region by leveraging technology to empower older people and those with long-term needs to live independently for longer.
Hindle has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare technology. Prior to joining Tunstall, he held key leadership roles for a range of health and care providers including Aura Healthcare, Allocate Software and more recently, Orion Health.
He said: “It is a difficult set of circumstances for health and social care in the UK at the moment.
“We have an ageing population, that is living with more complex conditions.
“In both health and care there is a workforce crisis that has perpetuated for a number of years. There is also a desire for populations to remain independent: living in their communities with their loved ones around them.
“As a market leader, Tunstall has an opportunity, and even an expectation, to solve these challenges for our customers.
“We are eager to work with our customers on that innovation journey so that the situation for end-users doesn’t just stay the same as it is now.
“I’m honoured to build on the years of innovation that Tunstall has been able to bring to the market.
“As we look at the digital future, it’s an exciting time to fuse my experience of healthcare with the incredible pedigree of Tunstall Healthcare, our technology and our people.”
Emil Peters, chief executive officer at Tunstall Healthcare, added: “Our aim is to bridge the gap between health and care across the UK and Ireland markets, and to enable those with complex care needs to increase their independence.
“Mark’s experience and proven track record as a leader across the healthcare landscape will prove invaluable for our customers and help to accomplish our mission.
“Our technology-enabled care is the key to achieving prevention at scale which supports the NHS’ move toward preventive care as outlined in the NHS 10-Year Plan.
“We predominately serve the vulnerable who are at risk of needing emergency support – but our sensors, software and call centres all play a vital role in identifying and supporting earlier interventions for people in the long term.”
Hindle replaces Stephen Jones who was appointed interim UK&I managing director in June 2024, having been Tunstall’s deputy group CFO since November 2022.
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Leeds-based strategic marketing agency, Fantastic, has appointed three new faces to bolster its growth trajectory after winning multiple new clients this year.
Sarah Shuck joins from integrated marketing agency ThinkOTB as account director, bringing over 15 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing, supporting both global and SME clients from across industries including banking and manufacturing.
She will reinforce the strategic leadership among Fantastic’s client services team and work on accounts including The Flow Group, leather merchant, J Wood Leathers, and German kitchen retailer, Prestons Kitchens.
Hannah Ashley has been appointed PR account manager, joining from Birmingham-based marketing agency, Liquid.
She brings experience in B2B PR specifically in construction, retail and manufacturing, and will be working with clients including Castlet, steel modular building specialist, Mockba Modular, and Yorkshire-based legal firm, Chadwick Lawrence.
Joining as account executive is Niamh Raven, following the completion of her post-graduate masters’ qualification in Public Relations and Strategic Communications from the University of Stirling.
Prior to this she spent four years working in the public sector for Wakefield Council.
She will be working on accounts including specialist lubricants and greases manufacturer, SAR Lubricants, Schades Group, and Leeds-based menswear brand, Skopes.
Fantastic MD, Sally Willis, said: “Sarah, Hannah and Niamh bring valuable experience into their client-facing roles, with each extremely motivated to achieve success for both their clients and the wider agency.
“With several new account wins already under our belt this year, we need to match this success by appointing talented people, to keep delivering the high level of service and strategic insight our clients expect from us as trusted marketing advisors.
“These latest hires reflect this commitment, and we look forward to seeing Hannah, Sarah and Niamh thrive.”
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IntelliAM, a South Yorkshire software company specialising in artificial intelligence for manufacturing, has strengthened its senior team as it plans further growth.
Jane Robinson has been appointed vice president for business development at the Dinnington-based company.
She is a former founding director of engineering business Cutting Technologies and has more recently delivered financial change management projects for large public sector organisations and private sector companies.
A well-known figure in the South Yorkshire business community, and a member of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, Robinson will lead IntelliAM’s accelerated growth and cross-channel marketing.
IntelliAM has also recently appointed Ian Wild as VP of product and Owain Lewis as VP of data engineering.
San Francisco-based Wild has significant multi-national experience as a customer experience VP, partner solutions VP and senior solutions architect.
Lewis joins IntelliAM following a lengthy career as a senior applications architect working for PLCs and limited companies including PlusNet and TechnoPhobia.
IntelliAM CEO, Tom Clayton, said: “IntelliAM is fast becoming a leader in the science of manufacturing, and we are thrilled Jane has joined us permanently to help drive our brand forward, both in the UK and globally.
“Jane has a deep knowledge of the manufacturing and engineering sectors, and as a former director at a successful SME, she knows how to leverage growth through smart business development and impactful marketing.”
Robinson added: “Manufacturers do not need to break the bank to rebuild old factories or replace legacy equipment – instead they can use the data taken from existing machines to understand how efficiency can be improved, productivity increased, downtime minimised, and energy reduced.
“The scope for game-changing improvement across the entire manufacturing sector is colossal, and I’m looking forward to growing both internal and external relationships to support IntelliAM’s expansion.”
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Leeds Heritage Theatres has appointed several industry figures in both new and continuing roles.
Matt Collier joins as head of development and Daljinder Singh as senior creative producer.
Frank Burkittwill steps into the role of programmer as Andrea Wadsworth retires after many dedicated years in the position.
Wadsworth has been instrumental in shaping the theatres and enhancing the cultural experience for audiences in Leeds.
Vicky Cheetham, CEO, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Matt, Daljinder, and Frank to our team at this pivotal moment of change.
“Their expertise and passion will be invaluable in driving Leeds Heritage Theatres’ bold Strategic Plan – developed with our Board and Senior Leadership Team – to build on our successes while shaping an inclusive, dynamic future.
“We are dedicated to refining our working practices to become more agile and responsive to the unique challenges of our sector, enriching experiences for artists, young people, audiences, and colleagues.
“Our plan focuses on optimising our spaces to create and expand opportunities for the people of Leeds and the wider region, supported by a revitalised commercial strategy and a strengthened fundraising approach to secure the resources needed to achieve our ambitions.”
Collier will lead on developing a new sustainable strategy to support activity across the organisation through various funding streams.
He brings nine years of experience from both private and third-sector cultural institutions.
Before joining, he worked within the National Development Department at English Heritage, developing transformational income and investment to support a diverse programme of capital, artistic and community projects.
He previously worked as business development manager for Castle Howard, York.
Collier said: “I am excited to be joining the Team at Leeds Heritage Theatres at this key moment in the organisation’s history.
“For over 140 years, our venues have been at the heart of providing the city of Leeds with access to world-class arts and culture, in an amazing variety of formats, and we have ambitious plans to continue this for many years to come.
“Our sector faces no shortage of ongoing challenges, but it’s a pleasure to be working with the team to ensure our programme and venues remain accessible for all to enjoy.”
Singh has a wealth of experience in the arts, including most recently Theatre Deli and Oldham Coliseum.
He will be supporting the Learning and Engagement team in Rachel Lythe’s absence while on maternity leave, scoping opportunities around Leeds Heritage Theatres’ creative training provision, and working with the Artistic Planning Group to launch our multi-artform multi-venue series of programming and artist-curated work.
Singh said: “I’m thrilled to join the team at this very exciting time in its journey. The venues at Leeds Heritage Theatres are truly historic and have a deep connection with their audiences.
“I look forward to working with the fantastic team here to bring forward artistically ambitious projects and programmes.”
Burkitt will support the delivery and development of a diverse music, comedy, and variety programme, exploring opportunities with new partners.
He previously served as theatre manager at The Muni Theatre in Lancashire. He is the co-artistic director of the Todmorden Folk Festival and has spent years touring internationally with The Frank Burkitt Band.
A trained actor, he has extensive experience working in theatre in education.
He said: “I am pleased to join the Leeds Heritage Theatres’ team and look forward to contributing to a vibrant and diverse programme of events at the historic City Varieties Music Hall.
“Although I grew up in Scotland, I was born in Leeds, so I am relishing the chance to get to know my hometown and its thriving cultural and artistic offerings. What a privilege it will be to add to this over the coming years.”
