APPOINTMENTS
A round-up of the latest appointments on the Tees business scene ...
most recently worked as director of repairs and maintenance .
He has a breadth of housing and customer experience and in his time at Thirteen , has prioritised the improvement of customer services . In his role , he is responsible for many of the company ’ s core , customer-centred services , such as home repairs , neighbourhoods , customer experience and support services .
Thirteen has also appointed Jane Castor as its new chief financial officer , a role she is due to take up in October .
Jane has worked for Homes England , and its predecessor , the Homes and Communities Agency , for the past 16 years .
She brings a wealth of experience in finance and governance , having served most recently as Homes England ’ s finance director .
Paula Warburton , Archers Law
Jordan O ’ Brien , Ardmore Craig Darlington-based design engineering consultancy Ardmore Craig has appointed Jordan O ’ Brien as a CAD designer / draughtsman as it further expands its team .
Jordan , an engineering graduate with previous experience in design and draughting , joined the team towards the end of a busy summer season that saw Ardmore Craig complete a wide range of projects for clients in the offshore wind , marine and heavy industry sectors .
Work included several launch and recovery system mobilisations , modelling and draughting scopes for mining , automotive , lifting and construction projects and R & D activities for vessel propulsion .
Ardmore Craig , established in 2010 , is an independent and privately owned engineering company offering a wide range of services based on each client ’ s individual needs and requirements .
The company was established in 2010 and has its headquarters in the North-East and regularly undertakes work across the UK , Europe and beyond .
Paula Warburton , Archers Law Archers Law has appointed senior solicitor Paula Warburton , who joined the Stockton-based firm in September .
Paula has enjoyed working in the Teesside area since 1994 , having qualified as a solicitor in 1988 , and joins the wills , probate and trusts unit at Archers Law , bringing with her a wealth of experience in wills , tax , trusts and estate planning .
Paula , who has been a member of STEP ( the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ) since 1994 , also works with many clients with agricultural and business assets , especially in relation to passing those assets down through the generations .
She also advises on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters and acts as a deputy for a number of clients , as well as advising clients appointed as attorneys and deputies in fulfilling their obligations .
Geoff Bryant , Calysta World-leading alternative protein producer Calysta has signalled its future intentions with the appointment of food and feed innovation veteran Dr Geoff Bryant as chief technology officer .
Dr Bryant has more than 20 years ’ experience in leading R & D and technology teams .
Based at Calysta ’ s UK Technology Hub at the Wilton Centre near Redcar , he will oversee global product development , engineering and innovation activities and the delivery of the world ’ s first FeedKind production facility , Calysseo , Calysta ’ s 50 / 50 joint venture with Adisseo in China .
As part of the executive team , Geoff will play an integral role in the product development strategy and technology roadmap across Asia , the US and Europe .
Geoff comes to Calysta having most recently led Quorn ’ s R & D and technical teams in fermentation science , new product development , innovation , quality , regulatory and process technology .
He also spent 16 years with Mars in several regional and global roles , during which time he was assigned as the Global Specialty Petfood R & D vice president .
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