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was studying a BTEC Level 3 in Electrical
Engineering when he decided to attend
a workshop with the Logistics Academy,
an initiative that PD Ports was integral to
developing.
Selected from a group of five students
who interviewed for an initial internship,
Michael spent four weeks at PD Ports’
Warehouse Operations in Billingham.
Anna Caygill and Joseph Kelly, Just
Williams
Having enjoyed a recent period of growth,
Stockton-based outsourced sales specialist,
Just Williams, has added Anna Caygill to its
team, as it continues to build its presence
throughout the North East and Yorkshire.
Anna, aged 33, has been appointed as
a sales specialist following several recent
contract wins.
Joseph Kelly, 24, also joins in a sales
support role looking after a range of clients.
In 2018, managing director Jessica
Williams was crowned Best Newcomer at
the Tees Businesswomen Awards.
Julie Sanderson and Helen Snell, Punch
Robson Solicitors
Punch Robson, which has its headquarters
in Ingleby Barwick, has appointed Julie
Sanderson (pictured, left) as the firm’s
operations manager following a rise in
demand for its services.
Julie is responsible for the effective
running of the business, supporting the
four Punch Robson partners with day-to-day
operations, including office and facilities
management, as well as updating and
implementing procedures.
Helen Snell (right), who joined the firm as
a trainee solicitor in 2018 with three years
of industry experience, has qualified as a
solicitor, become a member of Solicitors for
the Elderly and is looking to further develop
her skillset by studying for the STEP
qualification.
Julie and Helen are pictured with Punch
Robson’s managing partner and head of
corporate and commercial property, Elaine
McLaine-Wood.
Paul Brooks, Pickerings Lifts
Paul Brooks has succeeded Ian Bowers as
managing director of Pickerings Lifts.
Brooks joined the company in 2014,
initially joining as head of divisional
operations before being promoted to
service director in 2018.
In his new role Paul will be responsible
for the strategy, growth and direction
of Pickerings Lifts, as well as taking
responsibility for key customer accounts.
Following Ian’s retirement there have
been further changes within the company’s
executive board, with former service
sales and marketing director Gary Rains
promoted to service director.
Michael Chapman, PD Ports
PD Ports has welcomed a new member
of staff to its 1,000-plus strong team,
following his successful completion of a
programme delivered in partnership with
Stockton Riverside College and the Tees
Valley Logistics Academy.
Michael Chapman (pictured below
with contracts manager Chris Leonard)
Michael Chapman, PD Ports
Marie Roe, Beyond Housing
Beyond Housing has announced the
appointment of a new director of strategy
and change.
Marie Roe brings with her a wealth
of skills and experience to support the
newly merged organisation in achieving
its ambitious business plans and change
agenda.
Marie joins from The Gateshead