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Alan Harrison , Evolution Risk Assurance Internationally recognised emergency response specialists Evolution Risk Assurance ( ERA ) has appointed Alan Harrison as operations director ( Europe ) to develop and strengthen its relationships across the continent .
The Hartlepool-based technology and risk management company , which focuses on delivering emergency preparedness solutions to its clients , has seen substantial growth over the last 12 months – and envisages a 100 per cent further increase in turnover during 2021 .
Mr Harrison will now look to lead ERA through its next stage of expansion , having previously held senior positions during 26 years in emergency response and management . Further roles will be created in the coming months as ERA brings new technology-based products online and opens other offices in regions such as Asia Pacific and Gulf Coast countries .
Joanne Regan , Azets Azets , the UK ’ s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs , has promoted Joanne Regan to regional managing partner for its North- East offices .
The firm says the key appointment demonstrates Azets ’ commitment to growing the business in the region .
Azets has offices in Wynyard , Guisborough , Sunderland , Alnwick , Crook , Durham , Hexham and Seaton Burn .
Joanne was previously office managing partner of the firm ’ s Wynyard office .
Her main focus is to continue to establish Azets in the North-East as the go-to firm for advising the SME market .
Promotions , TBI Solicitors Tilly Bailey & Irvine has announced eight new promotions as it continues its tradition of training and promoting from within .
Head of private family law Wendy Beacom has been elevated to partner .
She is joined in the private family law team promotions by Shamin Ali , who was made an associate solicitor .
In the public family law team , Leanne Fryer has been promoted to senior associate solicitor , along with colleagues Lisa Harrison and Natalie Flounders , who have been promoted to associates .
Also elevated to associate solicitors are Sylvia Taylor , a medical negligence and personal injury solicitor , Laura Zielinksi , a solicitor in the conveyancing team and Michael Stevens , a specialist corporate solicitor in the company ’ s commercial team .
Jacqueline James , Baines Jewitt Chartered Accountants A Teesside accountancy firm has bolstered its business services by adding to its team of payroll experts .
Baines Jewitt Chartered Accountants in Stockton has appointed Jacqueline James from Middlesbrough to join its outsourced payroll bureau .
Jacqueline has joined Baines Jewitt after working for over two years with one of the UK ’ s leading payroll software organisations , as well as gaining experience across a variety of other sectors , from caring for young people and adults with learning disabilities to retail and product management .
She also has accredited qualifications
Suzanne Withrington , The Institute of Directors The Institute of Directors ( IoD ) has appointed Suzanne Withrington to the role of education and skills ambassador for Yorkshire and the North-East .
Suzanne is principal lecturer for enterprise and business engagement at Teesside University Business School .
Suzanne has gained a wealth of career experience through engagement with public , private and third sector organisations , helping to develop their knowledge , skills and competencies . She now helps to equip students to become the directors of the future .
Also vice-chair of the IoD North-East ( South ) branch , Suzanne will connect directors with education providers and provide a regional voice to the IoD ’ s work with colleges and universities .
Nigel Hedley , razorblue North-East-headquartered managed IT service provider razorblue , which has seen 363 per cent growth over the last five years , has added to its team once again with the appointment of senior industry expert Nigel Hedley .
Nigel has joined Microsoft Gold Partner razorblue to support the growth of its software division , which helps improve business profitability and efficiency through digital transformation .
Working closely with businesses , razorblue implements industry-leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 financials , ERP and CRM solutions . razorblue works with around 500 businesses across the UK including Stiller , Total Fitness and Frasers Group , with seven offices and a headcount of 100 .
The company saw a 25 per cent growth
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