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Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Simon Watson as chief commercial officer.<\/p>\n

Simon is joining from NatWest Group where he is currently managing director of affluent banking & investing. He has previously held several leadership roles spanning personal and private banking, digital transformation, corporate affairs, brand and customer propositions.<\/p>\n

Susan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society, said: \u201cSimon combines creative, commercial and strategic expertise with a strong focus on colleague and customer engagement.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe understands and shares our vision for the Society, and I am confident he will help drive our success as we continue to grow and support more people to find a place to call home and build financial wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simon said: \u201cIt\u2019s clear to me that Yorkshire Building Society has a proud history, great customer engagement, and committed colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a mutual with ambitious plans to grow and help more people, and I\u2019m thrilled at the opportunity to be part of the team that shapes its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From left, Jack Boldy and Dan Wignall<\/p><\/div>\n

Bradford-based logistics service provider Expect Distribution has made two senior promotions.<\/p>\n

Jack Boldy has been promoted to head of distribution and Dan Wignall is now head of contract logistics.<\/p>\n

Jack was previously the organisation\u2019s transport development manager, while Dan has stepped up from the role of contracts manager.<\/p>\n

Andy Taylor, Expect Distribution operations director, said: \u201cOur colleagues are key to us achieving our mission statement – we\u2019re committed to being the best in our industry. We\u2019re therefore passionate about investing in, and developing, our people and I\u2019m delighted to recognise the performance and potential of Jack and Dan by promoting them to their new roles.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey exemplify our values of hard work, dedication and a customer-centric approach that builds lasting business relationships. We\u2019re confident their leadership will contribute significantly to our continued growth in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cLife in our industry is fast-paced and never stands still, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact both will have for our customers, our colleagues and our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\"Professional services firm,\u00a0AAB, has announced the appointment of Leeds-based Sarah Hex as business development partner.<\/p>\n

Sarah brings more than 20 years of experience in professional, financial and investment services. An accomplished business development and client services leader, she will lead strategic business development for AAB across the North of England. An active member of the Leeds community, Sarah co-founded One for The City \u2013 an organisation which works to enhance community engagement. \u00a0She is also a director on the Leeds Digital Board.<\/p>\n

James Hunt, head of Leeds at AAB, said: \u201cSarah\u2019s appointment marks an exciting step forward for AAB as we continue to expand our presence and capabilities across the North of England. Sarah\u2019s leadership in strategic business development will be instrumental in identifying and securing new opportunities, while remaining firmly focused on our clients\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah added: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join AAB during such an exciting period of growth, and to collaborate with the fantastic team here in Leeds, and across the wider business. At AAB, we deliver a truly unique blend of professional services, empowering businesses and individuals with tailored solutions to support them at every stage of their journey. There\u2019s nothing more rewarding than seeing our work drive client success, and I\u2019m eager to help our teams expand further while continuing to support our clients in achieving their goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jessica Gower has joined Ware & Kay as head of employment.<\/p>\n

With more than two decades of expertise spanning both legal practice and academia, Jessica will lead the firm\u2019s employment law department.<\/p>\n

Jessica said: \u201cIt is exciting to join Ware & Kay. The firm has an established reputation for legal excellence and client-focused service which I am keen to develop further with new initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to working closely with the team to continue to support and develop businesses and individuals across the region with all their present and future employment law needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johanne Spittle, director, head of litigation & dispute resolution at Ware & Kay said: \u201cWe are pleased to welcome Jessica to our team. Her deep understanding of employment law, combined with her strong leadership and commitment to client care, makes her a fantastic asset to the firm.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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