Manchester-based UK regeneration company Peel L&P has appointed Chris Capes as Development Director for its Liverpool Waters project. Chris will take up his post in June.
Chris has over 20 years of local government real estate regeneration and development work experience, including periods with Cheshire West and Chester Councils. He is currently a Development Team Leader at Liverpool City Council, where he has worked since October 2019.
In addition to leading a range of strategic development projects, Chris has also helped shape major public realm and waterfront regeneration projects.
Chris will join the Liverpool Waters squad at an exciting time for the £ 5bn regeneration project.
Princes Dock is a thriving mixed-use neighborhood that continues to grow, with Regenda’s Plaza 1821 completed in 2020 and Moda Living’s The Lexington doing the same in August this year.
The Central Docks district is also making progress. Key infrastructure projects are underway, including the recent completion of a new link road, Jesse Hartley Way, and the new Isle of Man ferry terminal, which is currently on site and is slated for completion in 2022.
Significant residential, commercial, leisure and public domain developments are also in the works, including Romal Capital’s proposals for a new £ 100million neighborhood.
Chris Capes said: “I am delighted to join Peel L&P at such an exciting time and look forward to working with the Liverpool Waters team to build on the excellent progress made in recent years.
“The regeneration of the city’s waterfront, in line with the incredible vision of the Liverpool Waters site, is of vital importance to the entire region and I look forward to advancing its progress.”
James Whittaker, Executive Director of Development at Peel L&P, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to Peel L&P and look forward to working with him to build on the recent success and momentum at Liverpool Waters. With a range of projects there, several in the planning and the recent approval of the new Everton stadium, there has never been a more exciting time to lead the Liverpool Waters squad.
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Manchester-based social media marketing company KOMI Group continues to grow after appointing three new key staff members to its media and social teams. Their arrivals follow news a few months ago that his turnover was first reaching £ 1million and that he intends to double that figure in 2021.
The first new starter is Sian Broderick who joins as the new editorial manager of KOMI Media. Sian will lead and oversee all aspects of KOMI’s editorial production on its pages and implement a whole new editorial strategy as well as mentoring and team growth.
She is from Global in London where she was a senior social writer managing Capital FM’s social media channels. Sian also worked at LADbible Group. She holds a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Salford and a Diploma from the National Council for the Education of Journalists in Journalism.
Sian Broderick
Emily Brewster has joined as KOMI’s new social media presenter and voiceover artist. She has a long-standing passion for presenting and directing stories, so she will be working across all of KOMI’s social channels including It’s Gone Viral, Happiest and Ultimate to develop scripts and create voiceovers and videos. attractive and original.
She will also be working on internal projects and, when COVID restrictions are finally lifted, will work with the team to create more original content, including games and challenges. Emily previously worked as a PR consultant for tech brands and as a broadcast reporter for Global.
The latest new starter is James Wiles, the company’s new original producer. James’ new role will see him create original video content for KOMI and its partners. He started his career at Jungle Creations before joining Electric House as a video producer for branded and original content.
Andrew Trotman, Managing Director of KOMI Group, said: “2021 is shaping up to be a great year for the group, so we are delighted to bring in these three talented creatives. Each brings a fantastic experience which I know will add value to the company and our customers as we continue to move forward and grow.
Sian said, “As a publisher focused on social media, the KOMI Group felt like the perfect fit for me as they have amassed an impressive portfolio of very engaged social channels. My goal will be to help increase their offering and reach millions of people with a whole range of engaging, interesting, focused and diverse stories. “
On average, the company has over a billion views each month on its portfolio of pages.
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Changing Streams has appointed a leading environmental engineer to help support its mission to reduce the use of plastic in the construction industry.
Environmental consultant, activist and UNESCO Special Envoy Georgia Elliott-Smith has joined the growing team to help develop a new series of programs for members to support their ambition to reduce their consumption. of plastic.
Georgia started his career at Bovis in 1995 as one of the first environmental managers in the UK construction industry. She has over 25 years of industry experience as an environmental engineer, licensed environmentalist and active change activist.
Following a life-changing Antarctic expedition, she was awarded the honorary title of UNESCO Junior Special Envoy for Youth and the Environment, a role that has taken her around the world, speaking to young people about environmental issues.
She is currently working with MPs, activist groups and NGOs to promote a more circular economy, as well as to take legal action calling on the UK government to respect the Paris Agreement and effectively reduce gas emissions. industrial greenhouse.
His role at Liverpool-based Changing Streams will be to help the team develop a series of new programs that will be rolled out to members to give them the insights and practical knowledge they need to make lasting change.
Georgia has extensive experience working on site with construction companies and suppliers. By identifying practical steps, running workshops, verifying existing practices, reviewing designs and implementing recommendations, she has rolled out successful programs to help entrepreneurs dramatically reduce carbon emissions and waste. waste.
Georgia Elliott-Smith
The Managing Director of sustainability consultancy Element Four in Georgia said: “As an active advocate for circularity, carbon action and climate change, I am extremely committed to taking strong and meaningful action in industry. When I met Neal and the Changing Streams team, there was a clear synergy between the work we were doing and I am delighted to be able to take an active role in helping them make real change for the industry.
Founded by building contractor Neal Maxwell, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, Changing Streams aims to reduce the use of plastics in buildings and throughout the built environment supply chain.
Neal said: “An important part of our growth plans is to engage with key figures from key industry organizations and Georgia’s arrival on board is a major milestone. She is perfectly suited to be a valuable and vital part of our team and we are very happy to start designing and implementing new programs for existing members which will help us in our attempt to eradicate the use and abuse of plastics in the construction sector. . “
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The gifts and rewards company, Appreciate Group, underscored its commitment to digital growth by appointing Steven Keyes, a highly experienced insight professional, to lead the insights.
The Liverpool-based headquarters of Park Christmas Savings, Love2shop and highstreetvouchers.com will benefit from more than a decade of experience providing strategic data and customer insight analytics to leading companies such as The Co-op and Iceland Foods.
This latest appointment is part of the group’s ambitious plans to become the market leader in digital gift and rewards solutions.
Steven’s role will focus on analyzing customer and business insights to help shape the evolution of the group’s digital approach and product offerings.
Steven keyes
Steven said, “I am delighted to help Appreciate Group advance cutting-edge data and knowledge to shape and evolve solutions that help bring joy to its customers.
“The company recognizes the opportunity to use information to inform its digital approach and solutions, based on the evolving needs of its customers.”
Acting Marketing Director James Poole said: “It is important to continually adapt and respond to the evolving needs of our customers. We’re confident that Steven will help us deepen and better understand our customers, making sure that we tailor our approach to precisely match their digital gifts and rewards preferences.
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Northwestern law firm Jackson Lees has announced the appointment of a new civil litigation lawyer to specialize in litigation probate matters.
Danielle Blaylock has joined the firm to build a team that will act for clients who challenge or dispute wishes.
With over 13 years of legal experience, Danielle has spent her career focusing on civil litigation, having initially started her journey in the personal injury field and spent the last 11 years working in the civil and commercial litigation field. , giving him the skills to specialize in this field. niche area.
Now, she will help bridge the gap between civil litigation and Jackson Lees’ wills, trust and probate services.
Danielle Blaylock
Danielle, who is based in the company’s Liverpool office at Walker House, said: “I will be building a team of experts to help me help clients dispute wills for the best results for all parties, in close collaboration with the wills service. ”
She added, “I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of Jackson Lees’ team – it was clear that this was a company committed to developing the profile of individuals as well as the brand at large, so it really marked me.
“I was also very happy with the idea of the Jackson Lees Foundation – set up to help disadvantaged groups in the community access justice – so I can’t wait to get stuck and see how I can support it. ‘initiative.”
Esther Leach, Managing Director of Jackson Lees Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Danielle to the team and have no doubts that she will be a real asset to the company. She brings with her an abundance of industry experience and know-how, making her the ideal person to build a strong team within the civil litigation department.
