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NEW AIR AMBULANCE CEO Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has appointed its new chief executive. Tim Bunting, who currently works for BBC Children in Need, will take the reins from COO Steve Murdoch, who has been acting chief executive since Paula Martin stepped down from the role in February. Mark Carne, chair of the board of trustees, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tim to lead the vital lifesaving work of our charity. The missions are entirely paid for by the
SHARP’S HEAD OF SUPPLY Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has appointed a new head of supply chain. Donna Breakspear, who has been with Sharp’s for just over six years in the human resources department, succeeds Andrew Madden who has departed for pastures new in Scotland. Madden moved into the head of supply chain role back in 2019 following a career as head brewer – a position which is now occupied by Aaron McClure. Sharp’s commercial director, Dai Griffiths, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Donna has been successful in her application for this key role, back full-time with us, here in Rock. This forms an exciting new chapter in her career and is fantastic news for all of us at the brewery – it’s safe to say we’re in very capable hands. I know this is a sentiment shared across the whole site.”
public and we believe that Tim’s experience and leadership will help us to keep flying and saving lives well into the future.” Bunting added: “As someone who lives in Cornwall with my family, I know just how vital Cornwall Air Ambulance is to everyone who lives in or visits Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. It will be an honour to lead this remarkable team and I am looking forward to getting started and meeting colleagues and supporters.”
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Coodes Solicitors has appointed two new conveyancers to help meet growing demand from people looking to buy or sell properties in Cornwall.
With the latest figures suggesting a 140% increase in interest in HEIDI START properties in Cornwall, Coodes is facing significant demand for its conveyancing services. Solicitor Heidi Start has been appointed
as head of the later living team. Based in Coodes’ Newquay office, she previously worked for law firms in north Cornwall. Legal executive Michelle Hawkins brings conveyancing experience spanning two decades and brings a wealth of knowledge of working in Penzance and west Cornwall. Partner and head of residential property, Maria Richards, said: “The property market in Cornwall is booming and we need to grow our team to ensure we continue to meet demand while maintaining the high standards of service for which we are known.”
Newquay-based clothing brand Celtic & Co has appointed a new managing director. While announcing a 77% rise in annual sales, the company unveiled James Williams as its new MD. Williams, who will work alongside cofounders Nick and Kath Whitworth, has a decade of digital ‘direct to consumer’ experience with mainstream brands including Jigsaw and Phase Eight and will join Celtic & Co at the end of the month from Frugi. He said: “I am thrilled to be joining Celtic & Co at this pivotal point in their journey. The brand has seen a sales acceleration in recent years as the movement the brand has pioneered towards natural, sustainable clothing has increasingly developed into the mainstream. “I am excited to work with the brand’s founders and senior leadership team to further develop this iconic brand.” Celtic & Co has been going through a period of sustained growth. Results for 12 months ended January 31 saw sales leap 77% to £16 million, bolstered by an 82% rise in international sales which now account for a third of the company’s business.
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