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UWE journalism and PR graduate joins Bath agency Creatrix as account executive

July 25, 2019
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UWE journalism and PR graduate joins Bath agency Creatrix as account executive

Bath PR agency Creatrix has appointed Olivia Evans as the newest addition to its team. Olivia, pictured, has begun her PR career as an account executive at the agency, having earned a first-class honours degree in Journalism and Public Relations at the University of The West of England (UWE).  She is now be working...

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New PwC West and Wales chief says he’s “coming home” to share his passion for the region

July 24, 2019
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New PwC West and Wales chief says he’s “coming home” to share his passion for the region

Global accountancy group PwC has appointed a new regional leader for the West and Wales. John-Paul (JP) Barker, who has led PwC UK’s strategy & consulting practice, replaces Katharine Finn, who has been in the role for four years. JP, pictured with Katharine, was also a member of the global strategy & leadership team...

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Pair join Systemagic as it celebrates 20th anniversary with more growth

July 18, 2019
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Pair join Systemagic as it celebrates 20th anniversary with more growth

IT support firm Systemagic has appointed two new employees to its team as it continues a year of growth. Hayley Dixon takes on the new role of business and finance administrator at the Bradford on Avon-based firm while Emily Rigg becomes its first female technician.  Hayley has more than 10 years’ experience in customer-facing roles...

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Recognition for Business West’s India market expert in prestigious Top 100 table

July 2, 2019
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Recognition for Business West’s India market expert in prestigious Top 100 table

Ameeta Virk, regional business support group Business West’s India market specialist, has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in UK-India relations. Ameeta’s inclusion in the table – compiled by India Inc, the publisher of India Global Business fortnightly magazine – recognises her work helping South West companies grow their export...

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Senior business development manager joins Begbies Traynor’s Bath office

June 27, 2019
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Senior business development manager joins Begbies Traynor’s Bath office

National insolvency and business recovery firm Begbies Traynor has expanded its South West team with the appointment of Mike Dyer as senior business development manager.  Mike, pictured, has experience across sectors including hospitality, leisure, retail and property and will work from Begbies Traynor’s Bath and Bristol offices. He joins the firm having spent four...

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Eight senior promotions boost Deloitte’s South West practice

June 24, 2019
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Accountancy giant Deloitte has promoted eight senior staff across its South West practice, with two becoming partners and six appointed as directors. The new partners are Tess Williams and James Hunter, pictured below, while the six new directors are from three business areas and include Joanne Hale, Dan Pople, Tom Smith (all tax); James...

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Soft drinks industry expert joins Zenith as it expands its sustainability consulting offering

June 18, 2019
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Soft drinks industry expert joins Zenith as it expands its sustainability consulting offering

Bath-based international food and drink industry consultancy Zenith Global has appointed a high-profile principal sustainability consultant to lead its continued expansion in the fast-growing area. Michael Roberts will building up the Zenith Global sustainability team while continuing in his current role as global business development director for Swiss-owned juice concentrate drink Capri-Sun.  Much of...

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Waste and resource management director takes up role at Hills Group

June 14, 2019
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Waste and resource management director takes up role at Hills Group

Diversified quarrying and building group Hills has promoted Ed Dodd to group director for waste and resource management with responsibility for managing and overseeing its waste management and treatment activities. Ed, pictured, will look after the Hills Waste Solutions and Hills Municipal Collections businesses together with the group’s involvement in Northacre Renewable Energy’s waste-to-energy...

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Vectura chief who masterminded £1bn merger to stand down as CEO

June 13, 2019
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Vectura chief who masterminded £1bn merger to stand down as CEO

James Ward-Lilley, the chief executive officer of innovative pharmaceutical firm Vectura, is to step down at the end of this month just over three years after turning it into a £1bn business. James, pictured, joined the Chippenham-based firm, which pioneering new ways of treating asthma and lung diseases, in June 2015 from pharma giant...

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Solicitor appointment for Stone King’s Bath-based international and cross-border team

June 13, 2019
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Solicitor appointment for Stone King’s Bath-based international and cross-border team

National law firm Stone King has strengthened the international and cross-border team in its Bath office with the appointment of solicitor Harriet Burt. Harriet, pictured, studied law through the Open University and graduated with a First. She completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of the West of England (UWE).  She arrives at...

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