The Peer-to-Peer Finance Association has appointed Paul Smee as new independent Chair, succeeding Christine Farnish who is stepping down after a five-year term.

The new investment managers will support growth SMEs across the West Midlands, as part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

Investment team will support growth SMEs across the East and South-East Midlands, as part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

Jim Duvall has been appointed as Executive Director of The UK Science Park Association (UKSPA, networking science and technology parks, research and innovation sites, incubators and accelerators).

Deepbridge has announced three new recruits joining the business in both Investment and Business Development Manager (BDM) roles.

Foresight Group has appointmented Stephan Gueorguiev to the Private Equity team.

FRP Advisory LLP has strengthened its restructuring team with the appointment of Phil Reynolds as partner based in the firm’s London office, bringing with him 23 years’ restructuring experience gained within a number of ‘big four’ professional services firms both in London and internationally.

The Association of Investment Companies’ membership has elected Elisabeth Scott to the AIC board. Her appointment took effect following the AIC’s Annual General Meeting on 17 January 2018. In addition to the appointment, Rachel Beagles and William Hemmings have become Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively. 

InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm, today announces the appointment of Lars Klawitter as Executive Director Strategic Business.

FRP Advisory, the business advisory firm, has further expanded its Forensic Services team with the appointment of Becky James as Director. Becky heads up the Forensic Technology practice of FRP’s Forensic Services team.

The Development Bank of Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director and Board member. David Staziker has been promoted to the post of Finance Director and will take up his new role at the end of the financial year. 

Invesdor has appointed Daniel Laurén to lead its Swedish operations. Stockholm-based Laurén has been involved in founding more than ten companies and in investing in startups both as a business angel and venture capitalist.