Sam Whitear

Pioneering American venture capitalist Nitin Rai has been announced as keynote speaker as Venturefest returns to Manchester for its sixth year.

Independent legal practice Brabners has strengthened its family team with the appointment of senior associate Amy Harris.

Technology specialists Apadmi to take Charles Stanley’s tech to the next level, after being appointed the firm’s mobile partner.

Helen Rowland, CEO of Focus-Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools based in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and West Yorkshire, has successfully completed the Manchester Marathon and, in doing so, has raised over £2800 for Diabetes UK.

The first FinTech North conference of 2019 is returning to Manchester next week, following last year’s sell out event. One of a series of events held across the North, FinTech North Manchester 2019 will take place on Wednesday 17 April at University of Manchester’s Whitworth Hall.

Davis Blank Furniss, the Manchester & Glossop based law firm, has promoted property lawyer Jennifer Smith to partner and Lewis Thompson, private client solicitor, to associate solicitor.

Pixel Kicks, the Manchester based full-service digital agency, has been appointed by Composite Wood Company to handle all aspects of its digital marketing activities.