AGENDA APPOINTMENTS Frenchgate unveil new general manager Frenchgate Shopping Centre has appointed a new general manager and it is a familiar face who will be taking the helm of the 800,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination. Karen Staniforth, who was previously assistant general manager, has been promoted following five successful years at Frenchgate. After joining the team as marketing manager in 2015, Karen was promoted to assistant general manager two years later. Her new role will see her welcoming high-profile new food and beverage brand, Elephant and Castle, as well as working alongside retailers in navigating the continuing unprecedented times facing the industry.
BHP CORPORATE FINANCE BUILDS ON SUCCESS WITH DEAL ADVISORY TEAMS
WILL SYKES, LEFT AND MATHEW OLDFIELD
A multi award-winning division of leading regional accountancy firm BHP now has over 20 deal advisory specialists sharing expertise across all aspects of corporate finance.
Building on 18-months of increased deal activity during a global pandemic, BHP Corporate Finance has bolstered its headcount with Will Sykes moving into its M&A advisory team
and Mathew Oldfield into Transaction Services. This closely follows significant growth in team numbers in recent years, including two partner appointments in 2019. Following a successful internship with BHP Corporate Finance in 2018, Will spent a year with the firm’s audit and tax teams through their Graduate Recruitment Scheme before returning to Corporate Finance full-time. Mathew followed a similar route, training and qualifying with BHP’s audit team before switching to his new role in November 2020. Martin Athey, transaction services partner, added: “These recent recruits not only demonstrate BHP’s commitment to nurturing and developing its people, but also highlight the specialisms, expertise and strength in depth across all of our service lines.”
Sarah is 'perfect addition' for Verus KAREN STANIFORTH
Karen said: “I am incredibly passionate about ensuring Frenchgate offers our loyal customers the best possible shopping and leisure experience. It is well documented that the retail sector has been hit particularly hard over the last year due to the global pandemic and it is important we work with retailers to ensure they prosper over the forthcoming weeks and months. “The stores within Frenchgate collectively make the centre a significant employer within Doncaster and a huge contributor to the local economy.”
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Sarah Briggs, formerly of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Museums Sheffield, has joined Verus Recruitment Partners in a newly formed position as their business development executive. Sarah said: “In my role at the Chamber I regularly had conversations with businesses who were frustrated by the lack of talent applying for their vacancies or high staff turnover, so I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to offer further support through my new role. “Verus aren’t just about filling roles, you’re paying a specialist to really get involved in your business, have a fresh pair of eyes on what your team really needs
SARAH BRIGGS
and work with you to find the perfect match.” Jamie Griggs, founder and director, said: “Sarah’s strength lies in building relationships, and she
thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and finding out about their businesses – making her the perfect addition to the Verus Recruitment family.”
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