New Faces New Places

Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of Dorset Chamber

Church House Investment Management appoints new CEO

After over ten years as Church House Investment Management CEO, James Mahon is stepping down. Jeremy Wharton will take the reins of the business that manages over £1bn of investments. He has been with the firm as a fund manager since 2004 and specialises in fixed interest investing. www.ch-investments.co.uk

Dorset LEP welcomes four new board members

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) enters the new year with the arrival of four new board members: May Palmer, Prof Paul Gough, Phil Sayles and Dr Liz Williams.

The new members come from a variety of backgrounds in skills, education, business support, international affairs and housing, and continue Dorset LEP’s legacy for having a varied and business-led Board of Directors. www.dorsetlep.co.uk

Enhanced Appoints Technical Architect

With over 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Enhanced are delighted to welcome Andrew Woodland to their fast growing Infrastructure department. As Technical Architect, Andrew will utilise his wealth of industry knowledge and experience to design tailored IT solutions which fully support Enhanced’s business requirements. www.enhanced.co.uk

Karen Edwards promoted to Partner

Karen Edwards, Head of Frettens’ growing Corporate and Commercial Team, has been promoted to Partner.

Karen also heads up the firm’s trainee programme and has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ in The Legal 500, the independent guide to law firms for the last few years.

Karen joins five other team members who were promoted to partner in 2021, a reflection of the firm’s recent growth and success. www.frettens.co.uk

Steph Taylor joins The Passionate PA

The Passionate PA is delighted to announce the launch of a new franchisee.

Steph Taylor joined the growing team in November and will be offering freelance business support with an HR focus to businesses nationwide. www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

Steele Raymond elects new Managing Partner, Jennifer Rogerson

Jennifer’s election to managing partner comes after six years with the firm, the previous four of which she has been member of the firm’s management board. Throughout her time at Steele Raymond, Jennifer has been instrumental in a number of landmark projects, including the creation of the firm’s award-winning trainee recruitment programme. www.steeleraymond.co.uk

Introducing newly appointed Sales Director at Suttles

Dave Penney has been with Suttles for 7 years as our sales manager. In that time, he has become a crucial member of the team and is looking to maintain and grow Suttles’ impressive reputation within the construction industry, whilst encouraging growth through an increased period of material demand. www.suttles.co.uk

View HR welcomes new Employment Law Consultant

View HR are delighted that Robin Watson has joined the team as an Employment Law Consultant. Robin brings a wealth of experience having previously practiced as an employment law solicitor, adding an extra dynamic to the team. www.viewhr.co.uk