A round-up of new appointments from around the Wear business scene …
Send us your new appointments to info @ wear . business establish a knowledge transfer partnership ( KTP ) that will enable the business to apply the latest insight and research to its work , producing innovative designs to address the future needs of developers of both commercial and residential schemes .
Now Sunderland-based BDN has added architectural designer and KTP associate Dr Faye Sedgewick to its growing team , bringing a wealth of new ideas and expertise .
Faye will work on a number of significant projects for BDN , including the design of a residential scheme being delivered by Sunderland City Council that will be specifically designed for older residents and those with additional needs .
As well as Faye ’ s appointment , the KTP – which is funded by UK Research and Innovation – will see BDN work closely with Northumbria University to ensure its designs are informed by the very latest research and insight .
Faye , who recently graduated as a doctor of philosophy in architecture ( PhD ) at Northumbria University , said : “ I am thrilled to be joining the team at BDN and to start working on their age-related projects in collaboration with Northumbria University .”
Faye joins the team with more than seven years ’ experience of working in architectural practices in London and freelance across the UK , in both residential and commercial sectors .
She has won national and international architectural design awards and has been featured at the London Design Festival , the Royal Society of Arts and the Association of Project Safety .
ANDREW ARMSTRONG , LOUISE MILBOURNE AND ROSIE ADAMS , SMART MEDIA A Wear media-buying agency has made a hat-trick of appointments to drive its expansion .
Houghton-based Smart Media has appointed seasoned media professionals Andrew Armstrong , Louise Milbourne and Rosie Adams to strengthen its in-house team and support its fast-growing client roster .
Andrew , who has held roles at global media agencies including Publicis , Group M and Dentsu Aegis before returning to his native North- East and embarking on his own venture in 2017 , has joined the business , which books advertising in the UK and internationally for a host of global brands , as media director .
Louise , who has been appointed head of media operations , joins from a role as marketing director at a multi-academy trust in the region , after a career in marketing and planning .
Rosie has joined Smart from media giant Bauer , taking up an account director role that will see her focus on building the company ’ s client base , as well as delivering a high level of service to existing clients including JD , Castore , American Golf & STATSports .
Rosie , who has returned to the North-East from London to take up the role , previously worked with clients including Wickes , Tesco Mobile , Sky , Shell and Direct Line .
The appointments strengthen the senior team at Smart Media and allow the firm to build on outstanding trading across 2021 , which saw the business more than double revenue . Smart Media is forecasting tripledigit growth again across 2022 .
The firm – which also works with Puma , Go Outdoors , Hays Travel & Mola TV – appointed Rosie in June to complement the skills of Andrew and Louise and deliver strategic oversight of client accounts .
The appointments follow the news that Smart Media is building upon its experience within Europe by expanding into the US , supporting customers to roll out high impact international campaigns .
MD Mark Clancey said : “ We have achieved phenomenal success in a relatively short period of time , and we will build on that with Andrew , Louise and Rosie in place .”
BRADLEY HALL
Commercial and residential property expert Bradley Hall has announced a raft of new appointments and promotions to underpin its ongoing growth .
Operating in the region for 34 years , Bradley Hall – which has seven branches stretching from Alnwick to Tees Valley , including Sunderland and Durham – is now one of the region ’ s most active property agencies , having recently topped the EGI North East lettings and occupational sales ranking during the second quarter of 2022 .
Group managing director Neil Hart said : “ I ’ m delighted to welcome all our new starters to the team and I ’ m pleased to be able to offer promotions to some of our existing employees .
“ As a company , we pride ourselves on looking after our own , which is why – when you compare us to our industry peers – we have a much higher than average percentage of senior employees who have started in junior roles and risen through the ranks , from myself to our head of marketing , operations director and many others across the business .
“ However , this would never have been possible were it not for the continual hard work and dedication of our staff that has enabled us to grow in such an organic , sustainable manner . I would like to thank everyone at the company for their fantastic efforts , which have helped lift us to where we are today .
“ It ’ s a hugely exciting time for everyone associated with Bradley Hall and I expect the business to keep growing and keep creating opportunities across the North-East as we continue to expand .”
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