Tom Cowling has traded the corporate corridors of Ernst & Young for the fast-paced world of critical event management. Stepping in as CEO of York-based Vismo—a global security tech firm whose tracking app protects employees in high-risk environments—Cowling is tasked with scaling a platform that already safeguards 450,000 users globally. His background in deal origination and strategic partnerships is a calculated fit for Vismo’s expansion into the US and NGO sectors.

Founder Tim Williams noted that in an era of emerging global threats, Cowling’s B2B expertise will be the engine behind the firm’s next phase of growth, specifically targeting new routes to market within the Fortune 500 and international government organisations.



Alan Quince returns to his roots in the North, joining York-headquartered PBH Rail as Joint Director of Systems Engineering. This specialist consultancy is a vital player in the rail sector, providing the intricate track and signalling designs that keep the network moving.

After three decades at Network Rail and a successful stint running his own firm, Quince is now tasked with co-leading a division that is currently delivering a massive £1.9bn rail infrastructure project. His deep expertise in digital signalling and safety assurance is seen as a vital asset for upskilling the firm’s engineers and mentoring its latest intake of apprentices as they navigate the transition to high-tech, modernised rail systems.



As the average UK house sale drags toward the four-month mark, Katy Billany is stepping in to solve the "sales progression" puzzle. Joining ASAP as Sales Director from TwentyEA, Billany brings 18 years of property data and SaaS intelligence to a firm dedicated to pushing property deals through the complex legal gap between "offer accepted" and "completion".

She will oversee the firm’s commercial strategy, helping estate agents use ASAP's technology to navigate the bureaucratic hurdles that currently see 25% of agreed sales fail. Her move marks a significant shift for the business as it ramps up its tech-driven support for property professionals nationwide, aiming to get more deals over the line faster.



"Speed and disruption" are the keywords for Daniel Hoare, the newly minted Strategic Director at Skipton’s Health & Wellbeing Brands. This "brand house" is unique for its vertical integration, meaning it handles everything from UK-based design and manufacturing to final retail for vitamins and sports supplements.

Eschewing traditional corporate structures, Hoare is focused on leveraging this in-house control to challenge the European wellness market. His first major project is the rollout of XO-Fitness, a range of supplements designed to go toe-to-toe with established global giants. Managing Director Phil Davies described the hire as a "perfect mix" of vision and execution for a company aiming to become the UK's most prolific wellness brand creator.



With three decades of experience that took him from the Bank of Scotland’s graduate scheme to the financial hubs of Amsterdam, Russell Oliver brings a heavy-hitting resume to Aldermore. As the new Head of Commercial Real Estate for the North, Oliver will be the primary link for investors and developers seeking large-scale funding from the specialist bank to purchase or build commercial assets.

Having previously held senior roles at Santander and Together Money, his technical structuring skills are expected to bolster Aldermore’s lending footprint across Leeds, Manchester, and the North East. Oliver’s appointment signals the bank's continued confidence in a resilient Northern property market despite broader economic headwinds.



G&H has moved to strengthen its national maintenance operations by installing Ian Moorby as its first-ever Head of Operations. Based out of Leeds, G&H is a mechanical and electrical (MEP) specialist that designs and maintains the complex power and water systems for large-scale buildings.

With a career spanning 25 years—including pivotal roles at MITIE and AMEY—Moorby is no stranger to high-stakes infrastructure; he previously managed complex maintenance for the Ministry of Justice’s North East prison network. Joining during a hot streak of contract wins for clients like Centrica and Pudsey Sixth Form College, his mission is to bridge the gap between technical excellence and the firm's aggressive national expansion, ensuring the growing maintenance department delivers consistent performance across the UK.