This week’s North East appointments

North East-based hyrdraulic equipment suppliers HTL have appointed Paul Storey as global commercial director.

Paul joins HTL from MRB Schumag where he was managing director.

Paul said: “Having demonstrated loyalty to MRB for so many years, it was absolutely vital to make the right career move and HTL represents everything I look for in my working life.

“The customer centric culture is exceptional and I am extremely excited about being part of this very dynamic team.”

Chartered surveyor Erin Forrest has joined property investment firm, The Hanro Group, as property asset manager.

Erin spent five years as an estates surveyor at Virgin Money where she managed a wide portfolio of its property assets.

The Hanro Group managing director, Adam Serfontein, said: “I’m delighted to have Erin join our team, and her experience in adding value to a varied national portfolio will be highly relevant.”

Jacksons Law Firm has strengthened its construction and engineering team in Stockton and Newcastle with the recruitment of their new head of Construction & Engineering, Victoria Pounder.

Victoria joins Jacksons Law Firm from PD Ports Group where she was in-house Counsel specialising in construction and engineering projects.

Victoria said: “I’m excited by the opportunities in theconstruction and engineering sectors which are developing in the North East.

“I’m looking forward to working to strengthen and grow the construction and engineering team in Jacksons continuing the firm’s reputation for offering the highest levels of quality specialist legal advice whilst being close by clients major projects and offices.”