Appointments: ITM Power, Bruton Knowles, WMG

CLEAN energy firm ITM power has appointed a non-executive director to its board.

Robert Pendlebury joins the board representing J.C.B. Research, a shareholder in the firm.

He has previously worked in senior management positions in both Ford Motor Company and J C Bamford Excavators.

His early career  was involved in designing and development of Ford commercial vehicles including the Ford Transit and Ford Cargo truck range.

Prof. Roger Putnam, chairman of ITM Power, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bob to the Board. His engineering experience with Ford and JCB means that that he will make an immediate and important contribution to the next phase of our growth as we expand our manufacturing capabilities.”

Mr. Pendlebury added: “I believe that hydrogen has a vital role to play in delivering lower emissions, a cleaner environment and energy security.

“With JCB’s help, ITM Power can focus on improving manufacturing efficiencies so that it can deliver its leading refuelling and energy storage products to more and more customers around the world.”

Mr Pendlebury owns 10,300 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.006% of the issued share capital.

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Property firm Bruton Knowles has appointed an estate management associate, Mark Ludiman.

He joins the firm’s 8-strong Northallerton office after spending 12 years at Carter Jonas in Harrogate.

Team manager Philip Boothroyd said: “Bruton Knowles is a very strong player in the rural marketplace in many parts of the country, and I am delighted to welcome Mark to Northallerton as part of the firm’s commitment to enhance our rural services throughout the region.

“With a strong estate management background, Mark will complement the existing and long-established rural professional services team and enable us to offer advice across every spectrum of the rural property scene.

“It is an exciting time as part of our growth in the region, and we look forward to working with new and existing clients as the economy continues to grow.”

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Digital marketing agency WMG has appointed a head of digital dreative strategy, Ana Leckenby.

Originally from Mexico City,  she started at General Motors before moving on to Cadburys.

“We are delighted to welcome Ana to our team as we prepare for future growth,” says Ian Lloyd, director of digital operations. “Ana’s skills and experience are a perfect complement to the team and this appointment allows us to stay ahead in this fast-moving industry and keep on innovating.”

Ms Leckenby said: “Since content marketing is one of the fastest growing services for digital agencies, I wanted to join a company with a creative view and solid results on SEO and digital,”

“WMG has a great fit to further expand my horizons in digital strategy, content and creative marketing, plus developing additional digital PR services.”