This week's London appointments
Mufti Monim, Deko Retail finance tech company Deko has appointed a new CTO. Mufti Monim joined the firm from Lebara Money, where he was head of technology. The role saw him set up an international...
View ArticleTelemarketing startup arrives at Darlington’s Business Central
A marketing startup in County Durham has expanded into its first office. Red Button Marketing, founded last year by entrepreneur Margaret Bradshaw, is hoping to unlock growth with a new base at...
View ArticleNorth East entrepreneurs set up food delivery service to rival Just Eat
A regional digital company has launched a new site to rival Just Eat. The FoodHouse, which has been designed and built by North East entrepreneurs Roger Byrne and David Duff, is set to stand up against...
View ArticleSunderland couple take on big supermarkets with local food co-operative
Two Sunderland entrepreneurs are preparing to launch a new venture that could improve access to fresh produce and encourage people to put their money back into the local economy. The Sunshine...
View ArticleNewcastle Uni team to help businesses navigate ‘grand challenges’ of the future
Newcastle University Business School has appointed a new academic team to help companies adapt to future challenges in the way we work. Big data, technological change and Britain’s increasingly diverse...
View ArticleNorth East firms open to flexible working options, data shows
New data has shown that more than two fifths of middle-market companies in the North East are open to flexible working options for staff – but many still worry about the practice’s security and...
View ArticleHR professional branches out with new venture for southwest London
A HR professional in southwest London has set up his own business to help local companies navigate the challenges of managing and maintaining a happy workforce. Alex Abbott, founder of The HR Dept...
View ArticleHusband-and-wife team quit jobs to launch Hull-based climbing centre
Married couple Michael Price and Amanda Haigh are launching a climbing business in a building that once housed the Hull Daily Mail’s printing press. The entrepreneurial couple were partway through a...
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Laela Pakpour Tabrizi, MotorK Italian automotive distribution firm MotorK has appointed Laela Pakpour Tabrizi as its new group chief financial officer. Working from MotorK’s London HQ, Laela will play...
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Jens Rahmann, Martin Clay and Adam Lee, Pod Newcastle Architecture firm Pod Newcastle confirmed three senior promotions in its 12-strong team this week, with Jens Rahmann, Martin Clay and Adam Lee all...
View ArticleFemale entrepreneur raises over £1m crowdfunding for health eating startup
An East London-based startup and snack-brand, Emily Crisps, has raised over £1m investment through a crowd funding campaign. The startup was founded by CEO and entrepreneur, Emily Wong. The funding...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial duo bring cookie dough concept to Camden Market
Cookie dough concept Naked Dough has opened its third outlet on Camden Lock. The company, founded in March 2017 by pastry chef Jen Henry and marketing manager Hannah Adams, brought its headcount to 20...
View ArticleFormer Apprentice finalist sets up novelty gift business with £10k Startup...
A former finalist in the BBC’s The Apprentice has set up his own business after being fired from the show’s boardroom. Courtney Wood, 31, a runner-up in the 2016 series, was told by Lord Sugar that he...
View ArticleLeeds-based mattress startup OTTY Sleep announces Netherlands expansion
Online mattress retailer OTTY Sleep is expanding its footprint overseas with the launch of a new European venture. The Leeds-based company, founded in 2016, has announced the opening of a virtual...
View ArticleGateshead's Transmit pledges to back 5,000 startups by 2020
A regional startup established to help other entrepreneurs fulfil their ambitions has pledged to back 5,000 businesses with finance by April 2020. Gateshead-based Transmit Start-Ups has set itself a...
View ArticleNew eatery brings Korean food trend to the North East
Foodies in the North East can now sample one of the culinary world’s biggest trends, after two young entrepreneurs opened Newcastle’s first fully authentic Korean café. Founded by Helen Ree and Josh...
View ArticlePub company boosted by £42m loan deal with OakNorth
Nationwide pub operator, Red Oak Taverns is targeting significant growth after securing a £42m loan from business bank OakNorth. The company, whose portfolio comprises 161 pubs spread mainly across the...
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Charlotte Bearn, Tagsmart Art authentication services provider Tagsmart has appointed a new managing director. Charlotte Bearn was previously commercial director at BI Ventures, the venture-building...
View ArticleNorth Yorkshire school launches new outdoor pursuits venture
A school in Settle, North Yorkshire has announced plans to open its outdoor pursuits facilities to the public. Giggleswick School, which was established more than 500 years ago, has a long history of...
View ArticleSoftware developers launch freelance co-operative in Gateshead
A group of freelance software developers and other technical creatives in Gateshead have set up a networking group to help them collaborate on projects and share working opportunities. Known as...
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