New appointments

A highly respected education sector leader has started his new post as Principal and Chief Executive of Blackburn College.

A quartet of new governors have been appointed to strengthen Nelson and Colne College’s Board of Corporation following its successful merger with Accrington and Rossendale College.

Mosart Khanim has joined Preston retail services business Suresite from fuel card company Radius Payment Solutions, where she was UK head of customer service.

Lancaster City Council is delighted to today announce that Kieran Keane will take up the role of chief executive from March 25 until the end of October, while the recruitment process for the permanent role takes place.

A Lancashire based social media agency is going for gold following the appointment of Myles Pearson, a Wheelchair Rugby player. Following a ten-year career representing his country, Myles, who is from Lytham, is now pursuing his interest in digital marketing.

His role at the Barton Grange Hotel will include overall responsibility for the day to day running of the 51-bedroom hotel, as well as managing the team of 100 staff.

Sarah Bentley has recruited the services of Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Reed, a leading figure in the Crown Prosecution Service for three decades, to strengthen her fast-expanding family law practice in Padiham.