Movers and Shakers

Peter Copsey & Ben Rothery Matthew Hole Rachel Seagrove and Claire Jones

Respected Kidderminster solicitor Peter Copsey has retired from law firm mfg Solicitors after a career spanning almost 45 years.

The partner and commercial property expert, age 66, is a popular and well-known figure across Wyre Forest and the Black Country and has handed over to Partner Ben Rothery.

Maynard Burton, Chairman of mfg Solicitors, said: “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Peter for the whole time he has been with the firm. I cannot speak highly enough of him as a solicitor and as a person.

“He really is such a popular person and that’s because of his kindness, hard work and willingness to help anyone. We will miss him but I know he is going to enjoy a really happy and well-deserved retirement, safe in the knowledge he is passing things on to Ben who is a real rising star in the legal industry.”

The Morgan Motor Company has announced the appointment of Matthew Hole as Chief Technical Officer and the newly created role of Head of Electrification. This appointment is strategically crucial in Morgan’s ongoing transition towards electrification and future electric vehicles, and Matthew will be responsible for all engineering and design functions of the business. Matthew is an acknowledged electrification specialist with huge experience in the development of EV powertrains for a range of automotive manufacturers.

Matthew Hole, Chief Technical Officer and Head of Electrification, Morgan Motor Company, said: “I am relishing the opportunity to help transition Morgan Motor Company towards an electric future, at what is a hugely exciting point in the marque’s 112-year history. Morgan has a tradition of innovation and I am confident that these values can be strengthened as we implement EV technology.

OGL Group has made two promotions to its leadership team, as part of its strategy to deliver an ambitious five-year growth plan. Rachel Seagrove has been promoted to Head of IT Delivery and Claire Jones to Head of Software Sales. In her new position as Head of IT Delivery, Rachel will be responsible for introducing operational efficiencies into the IT Solutions division and improving transparency and collaboration across the business. Joining Rachel will be Claire Jones, Head of Software Sales. Her role includes working closely with the marketing and account management teams to ensure OGL’s product placement is strong among target audiences. “Both Rachel and Claire have worked for OGL for many years and these promotions are very well deserved”, commented Debbie Barton, Chief Operating Officer. “They have always shown a true dedication to delivering a first-class service to our customers and have continually embraced new opportunities to develop their careers.”

GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department is delighted to welcome Tim Joinson who has joined the team as a consultant surveyor. A qualified Chartered Surveyor for over 35 years, Tim has an established reputation for providing high quality service in the field of residential surveying. Tim is one of three Chartered Surveyors covering Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and the wider West Midlands.

Mr Joinson said: I’m very much looking forward to joining the GJS Dillon Residential Surveys and Valuations team and helping to expand the surveying business in Worcestershire and surrounding counties.