Appointments: Harvard Engineering, Henderson Insurance Brokers and more
HARVARD ENGINEERING, manufacturers of lighting solutions, has appointed Paul Hussey as the firm’s chief executive officer.
He joins from Strix Ltd where he led the private equity-backed firm, and has also held senior positions at global brands Danaher Corp, Honeywell and Allied Signal.
Tony Clarkson, Harvard chairman, said, “We are delighted to welcome Paul to Harvard. His broad experience and leadership skills, particularly in international markets, will support the company with its continued growth and expansion.
“We are all looking forward to Paul joining the business and making a positive contribution as we continue to deliver highly innovative lighting solutions for our customers.”
Paul Hussey added, “I am excited to be joining Harvard Engineering at this time.
“Considering the global market trends towards environmentally conscious and energy saving solutions, combined with Harvard’s market leading technology in the lighting space, this offers a unique growth opportunity that benefits both the company and our customers, a true win-win scenario.”
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SENIOR broker Neil Whitley has been appointed at Henderson Insurance Brokers Hessle office.
He will join the commercial team after working in the construction, property, engineering and manufacturing sectors in Hull and East Yorkshire for 38 years.
Chris Harvey, director at the Hessle office, said: “We are fortunate to have Neil join our team. He is personable, has a great work ethic and will be able to give our clients the very best customer service.”
Mr Whitley said: “Over the years I’ve learnt that there is only one way to do it – the right way – which is how I like things to be done. I want to make sure that clients come away thinking that they have had the very best customer service possible.”
Leeds-based Henderson is an official partner of World Trade Centre Hull & Humber.
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BUSINESS unit controller Catherine Fay has joined Calbee UK, which is pressing ahead with plans to achieve a £65m sales target in the next five years.
Ms Fay has previously worked at Norwegian blended cheese firm Norseland, a £52m turnover firm.
Managing director of Leeds-based Calbee UK, Richard Robinson said: “We are really pleased to welcome Catherine to our growing list of colleagues.
“We know that her experience and determination will be of great value to the business. It is important to us that we attract the right people to Calbee UK and Catherine is no exception.
“We know that she will be a huge asset to us as we continue on our journey to become one of the UK’s most respected savoury snack providers.”
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NORTH YORKSHIRE’S Mulgrave Properties has hired Lynn Pymm as sales manager across all its development sites.
Ms Pymm joined the Easingwold-based firm after working in new homes sales for eight years, most recently at Mandale Homes.
Andy Campbell, CEO of Mulgrave Properties commented: “We are delighted to welcome Lynn to the team. She will add a new and exciting dynamic to the company as we expand and we are very much looking forward to working with her.”
Lynn Pym added: “I am delighted to join Mulgrave Properties at this exciting time. It’s fantastic to join a team that builds stunning homes to the highest standards and specification.
“I am looking forward to using my sales and customer service experience at Mulgrave Properties, ensuring we deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction.”
Mulgrave Properties is an award winning, design-led, property developer that is currently active across the Yorkshire and Teeside areas with a show home now open at its 22 home site at Oxenby Place in Easingwold.
Mulgrave Properties has planning consents for 80 plots over a further four sites in North Yorkshire which it will be commencing over the coming months.
