North East Business

David Elliott Appointed New Chief Finance Officer At Malhotra Group PLC
A leading North East property, leisure and care company is strengthening its boardroom with the appointment of one of the region’s most senior and respected accountants. Newcastle-based Malhotra Group PLC, which owns some of Tyneside’s most popular hotels, bars and restaurants, along with a large care business trading under its...
Housing Association, Bernicia, Appoints Jenny And Lindsay To Key New Roles
North East housing association, Bernicia, has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two highly experienced professionals into key new roles. Jenny Allinson will be joining the Ashington-headquartered company as director of corporate governance and Lindsay Muers as assistant director of people services. Both bring with them years...
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An electric vehicle parts manufacturer based in Gateshead has announced expansion plans that will create 200 new jobs. Engineering firm Sevcon will be tripling its workforce and moving to new premises in the Team Valley as it profits from rising demand for low-carbon vehicles worldwide. The new, larger premises will...
Reward Me Now - Sam Morton and Gary Hunter
Sam Morton and Gary Hunter owners of REDU are behind Ashleigh Money Saver the UK’s leading shopping influencer. The business duo are now gearing up to launch the Reward Me Now shopping app with huge savings for UK shoppers. Sam Morton and Gary Hunter are two leading entrepreneurs based in...
GWA's Partner Stuart Millar Acknowledge As A Rising Star In Accountancy
Leading regional accountancy firm, Greaves West & Ayre (GWA), is proud to announce that partner Stuart Millar has been named in a prestigious list that showcases rising stars within the UK’s accountancy profession. The Accountancy Age 35 under 35 is an annual ranking that recognises the outstanding efforts of 35...
Uncanned: Silverbean Hosts Free Online Conference For Ambitious Marketeers
Global affiliate marketing agency Silverbean is hosting a one-day-only free online conference for ambitious marketing professionals with speakers from brands such as Coca-Cola, Bloom & Wild and WWF. The event, set to take place on 23rd September 2020, will feature 15-20 minute talks on a range of topics, including engaging...
Inaugural Northumbrian Food Festival: A Culinary Triumph and Youth Sports Fundraiser
The debut edition of the 'Northumbrian Food Festival' organized by Turnbull in Alnwick in September had a fantastic beginning. It featured a week-long celebration of the exquisite cuisine crafted in Northumberland while also serving as a fundraiser for four local youth sports teams. The week’s events kicked off with a...
Female vodafone employee in a red staff T-shirt with the collar turned up.
Vodafone has said it plans to create nearly 600 jobs at Convergys contact centre in Stephenson’s Quarter in central Newcastle. This is part of a nationwide expansion by Vodafone, in which it intends to create around 2,100 jobs customer service jobs across Britain during the next two years. Convergys, a subcontractor,...
Newcastle City Council Green Lights A £30M Leisure Development Scheme
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been ten years in the making has finally been given the green light by Newcastle City Council. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the plan, saying it was a “fantastic and well thought out” project which would be a huge asset to...
After five fulfilling years as a trustee, Andrea Wylie has taken up a new voluntary position at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter as Chair of the Board of Trustees. The charity, which is celebrating 125 years of providing care for animals in need this year, has also appointed Nick Manson...

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