Appointments: COO announcement at Callcredit; Landmark Leeds hotel welcomes new general manager; and more
CREDIT reference agency and consumer data management specialist Callcredit Information Group has appointed Steve Humm as chief operating officer.
Mr Humm joins the Leeds-headquartered business from Hull’s KCOM, where he was chief information officer. He has extensive experience in the private sector and a track record of delivering major transformational change across a number of industries including telecoms, financial services, banking, leisure and multi-channel retail.
Mr Humm will work closely with Callcredit’s CEO, Mike Gordon and the executive team to support the implementation of the group’s growth strategy and value creation plan.
Mr Gordon said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of someone of Steve’s calibre to further strengthen Callcredit’s senior management team. Steve combines a strong business and industry understanding with a real commercial approach and his experience will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth.”
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BARNSLEY accountants Gibson Booth has hired a business development manager to drive growth.
Andrew Ainsworth has been appointed to work alongside the company directors to develop both strategy and marketing, and offer business advice to new and existing clients.
He said: “I am delighted to be joining such a progressive and forward thinking business, there are great opportunities ahead for Gibson Booth and their clients and I’m very positive about the future.”
Mr Ainsworth previously worked at Enterprising Barnsley, the economic development arm of Barnsley Council, for 27 years. He has a degree in business studies and a Master’s degree in economic development.
Robert Watson, managing director of Gibson Booth, said: “Andrew is an excellent addition to our team and we are overjoyed to have secured his experience as part of our ambitions plans to enhance the service to our clients.”
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QHotels has recruited Wayne Topley as general manager of the group’s landmark Leeds city centre hotel The Queens.
Mr Topley has more than 20 years’ experience managing hotels for Marriott, De Vere, Barcelo, Intercontinental Hotel Group and Redefine BDL Hotels.
He said: “Like most people in the region, I have always known The Queens as a landmark hotel, standing proud in City Square with its signature red carpet rolled out. My job has taken me all over the world and very few hotel groups would have excited me enough to move back to Yorkshire, but The Queens and QHotels did just that.
“As general manager, there’s an incredible opportunity to build on the hotel’s long-standing reputation and magnificent surroundings, listening to what’s important to our guests to deliver an experience above and beyond the already high expectations for a hotel of this type.”
Michael Purtill, managing director at QHotels, said: “Wayne’s outstanding track record and experience make him a fantastic addition to the QHotels management team but importantly, his passion and understanding of the region, The Queens and its guests, means he has exactly what’s required to lead the hotel forwards, enhancing the experience for our guests.”
