People: Business software specialist makes four graduate appointments; International development manager joins training provider
BUSINESS software experts Opal Wave, which offices in Bradford, has recruited four graduates into its associate consultant programme.
The company has been joined by James Mason, Philippa Wisniewski, Gabrielle Mabon and Matthew McLean.
Opal Wave commercial and services director Ivor Herman said: “We’re extremely demanding in the graduates we try to recruit and are therefore delighted that all four we attempted to attract this year agreed to join us. We now wish Gabrielle, James, Matthew and Philippa well and are sure they’ll become important figures in helping us maintain our current significant growth, driven by the substantial demand for our services and skills from many business sectors.”
Now in its fifth year, Opal Wave’s associate consultant scheme has seen 11 young graduates join the business. The newcomers work initially under close supervision from more experienced colleagues, before becoming fully-fledged consultants.
Mr Herman said: “Our associate consultants have brought great enthusiasm and vitality to Opal Wave over the years, with their openness to new ideas, keenness to be taught and great willingness to take on work. We’ve also benefited from the younger overall outlook they’ve delivered to the business.”
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WETHERBY-based Pitman Training Group has announced a senior hire as part of the group’s investment into the continued international expansion of its franchisee network.
Nicola Hoskin joins the Yorkshire Superbrand bringing with her a wealth of experience working on the global development of some of Britain’s most iconic brands such as Marks & Spencer & TopShop.
Her role will be to work with Pitman’s growing network of international franchisees, providing strategic support and insight for existing international partners, as well as identifying opportunities for further growth and expansion into new markets, as part of her delivery of the international business strategy.
She said: “My ultimate goal is to develop an international business that rivals the UK in terms of size and success and to ensure that the Pitman brand is the leading vocational training provider worldwide. I am a huge fan of such a prestigious Great British brand as is Pitman. It boasts incredible heritage and I am excited to explore and potentialise the currently untapped international growth opportunities. I am also thrilled to be joining an organisation that harbours such inherent passion and knowledge amongst the team.”
Claire Lister, Pitman Training Group MD said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Nicola to the Pitman family. The brand is at a point where International expansion is a key part of our growth strategy and we are privileged to have Nicola in the team to help us drive this forward further. Her strong commercial background teamed with her hands on experience of global cultures, having lived and worked in the Middle East for 10 years, will be put to great use helping us to navigate the challenges and opportunities of operating a franchise internationally.”
