Appointments: Jaywing, Barclays, Glenbrae, Calbee UK

DATA company Jaywing has appointed David Wood as chief creative director, a newly-created post.

Mr Wood was moved from his former position as managing director, and is now responsible for the overall creative direction of the agency, which counts E.ON, PepsiCo, Castrol, Sky, first direct, Pets at Home and Ann Summers among its clients.

He will lead the creative community across Jaywing and Epiphany’s digital, content and brand communications teams and continue to work closely with the rest of Jaywing’s senior management team to deliver the long-term creative strategy for the agency.

Rob Shaw, chief executive of Jaywing UK & Australia said: “David is a seasoned creative consultant, who has over twenty years’ experience in design and branding.

“This new role has been introduced to ensure that our approach to creative maintains and exceeds consistently high standards in the context of the ever-shifting sands of today’s multidisciplinary, complex world, across our extensive offering in digital, branding and content. He is the perfect creative tour-de-force for this role that will see our creative offering go from strength to strength.”

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BUSINESS banking manager Tom Cawkwell has joined the Barclays team covering the Yorkshire coastal area.

He will be responsible for looking after the needs of local businesses with a turnover of up to £5m in the Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington area.

Mr Cawkwell has over eight years’ experience in business and relationship management for Barclays, and recently has been supporting SME businesses in the Hull area.

Steve Hanson, Hhad of Business and Corporate Bank for Barclays in the Humber and York area commented: “Recruiting talent from both within Barclays and externally is key to our expansion plans and Tom’s experience with local business will be a huge asset for the customers across East Yorkshire.” 

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MANUFACTURER Glenbrae has announced the appointment of brand director Alan Purdie, who joins with extensive experience in the golfing industry.

Richard Brown, owner and founder of Glenbrae, said: “I am pleased to welcome Alan to the team. His experience and knowledge of the golf industry will be of immense value to our brand. I am proud of our history and the traditions of our heritage, and upholding our strong reputation in the world of golf remains very important for the business. I am excited to work with Alan, and to see the heights to which his input can take Glenbrae.”

Following the launch of an accessories collection for winter 2015/16, Glenbrae is aiming to grow in both name and numbers.

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THE European subsidiary of Calbee UK, the £1.2bn Japanese savoury snacking manufacturer, has expanded its Leeds team with the appointment of Sarah Brown.

Ms Brown becomes senior brand manager for Yushoi Snapea rice sticks.
She has more than eight years’ experience as a brand manager having worked in the confectionery market prior to her appointment.

Marketing director for Calbee UK, David Wilson said: “Sarah has joined us at a really exciting time and we know that she will be a huge asset to the brand and the wider business.

“Her previous experience, ways of working and attitude towards the brand are invaluable. We’re extremely pleased to welcome Sarah to the team and wish her all the best in her new role.”