Here we feature the latest appointments and promotions in the public, private and third sectors in Wales.
Plas Y Brenin
The Mountain Training Trust, the operator of Sport England's National Outdoor Centre Plas Y Brenin in Betws-y-Coed, has appointed a new chair of trustees and three new trustees.
Peter Ashman moves into the role of chair after two and a half years as a trustee on the MTT board, taking over from Sara Mogel OBE who stepped down after serving in the role for five years.
During his career, Peter spent 30 years in healthcare and scientific publishing and was CEO of the international health information and education company BMJ Publishing before retiring early in 2019.
He also spent five years as chair of the publishing trade association ALPSP, which represents the interests of not-for-profit schorlarly publishers and which also produces its own training and events.
Joining him on the board as trustees are Ben Coates, Lisa Dickinson and Matthew Tenant.
Mr Ashman said: "The Board of Trustees and I look forward to supporting CEO Ruth Hall and her team through a very exciting period of growth, as we implement the strategy to offer world class outdoor training in our stunning location in North Wales and beyond.
"We will also work to encourage a greater number and wider variety of people to experience the benefits of being outdoors. Over the last two and a half years, there has been an enormous growth in the number of people exercising outdoors and the physical and mental health benefits are well documented."
He added: "I look forward to working with Sport England, our wide range of stakeholders across the outdoor sector and many more like minded organisations which share our passion for the outdoors."
Chief executive at Plas y Brenin Ruth Hall said: "I'd like to warmly welcome Peter as incoming chair and Ben, Lisa and Matt as Trustees. Peter's experience and knowledge of both the corporate and non-profit sectors will equip him well for his new role as Chair. We look forward to his contributions towards shaping the future of Plas y Brenin."
She added: "We're delighted he is joined by three new members, all of which have fantastic and varied experience that we believe will create a strong Board, comprising a variety of backgrounds and perspectives that can only benefit the future of the Mountain Training Trust and Plas y Brenin as it cements its position as a leading provider of training in the outdoors."
Jamjar
Creative communications agency jamjar has appointed Natalie Wilson as associate director as the firm celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Ms Wilson joins the Cowbridge-based agency which has recorded a strong year with growth over 50% and new contracts with NHS Wales and the Welsh Government's Train, Work, Live campaign.
She brings over two decades of agency experience and specialist creative, marketing and campaign management skills to the team with previous roles at Golley Slater, Orchard and Stills.
Ms Wilson said: "I am delighted to be joining jamjar at such an exciting time. To have not only survived, but thrived, in the last few challenging years is a testament to Lyndsey and the team's passion, hard work and relentless desire to make a difference.
"I'm looking forward to helping shape jamjar's next 10 years and working with our talented team and valued clients to continue producing beautifully effective brand identities and integrated campaigns."
Founder Lyndsey Jenkins said: "I'm extremely proud of the journey jamjar has been on over the last decade. The success we have achieved is a collective effort and I'd like to thank everyone who has played a role in making jamjar the agency that it is."
She added: "We've worked really hard to grow our brand reputation, diversify and evolve our offering to reflect the ever-changing communications landscape and deliver impactful work for our clients.
"More recently, we’ve focussed on strengthening and building resilience within the business, growing our creative portfolio and securing public sector work. These efforts have paid off with the growth we have achieved despite COVID19 and the awards we have won."
Knight Frank
Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced two promotions at its Cardiff office.
Tom Griffiths and Gareth Watts have both been promoted to senior surveyor.
Mr Watts joined Knight Frank as a surveyor in the residential development team a year ago, from the strategic estates department of Cardiff Council. He is advising on a number of key sites in south Wales.
He said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and opportunities that I have been afforded since joining Knight Frank 12 months ago. Residential development is an exciting sector, and I am fortunate to have an interesting and varied workload including both strategic consultancy and agency.
"I have joined a successful and supportive office and I am looking forward to building on the foundations that have been laid in the last year.”
Mr Griffiths joined Knight Frank in 2020 also from the strategic estates department of Cardiff Council. Since then he has worked on a range of projects for Knight Frank's industrial and logistics teams in Cardiff.
He said: "I am delighted to receive this promotion and I am looking forward to furthering my expertise at Knight Frank. The company has an exceptional culture and I hope to be part of it for many years to come."
Matt Phillips, head of the Cardiff office, said: "Our plans to strengthen our extremely busy existing team in south Wales have certainly paid dividends with the recruitment of Tom and Gareth. Both have contributed enormously to their respective teams and thoroughly deserve their promotions. "
The Indigo Group
Simon Manley has been appointed chief commercial officer for The Indigo Group.
Mr Manley joins the business with over 25 years of commercial experience having previously worked as commercial vice president for rfxcel Corporation, as well as having senior roles at Oracle Corporation, McKesson and Microsoft-owned Nuance.
With considerable experience in the sector, the firm said Mr Manley's appointment will add significant commercial and technical knowledge to the team.
Mr Manley said: "I am thrilled and honoured to be joining The Indigo Group at such an exciting time in its history. I have already witnessed how incredibly hard-working and dynamic the staff are throughout the whole company, and that we have a great selection of products and services to offer.
"I am looking forward to playing my part towards steering the company to become the market leader in the sector. I have already seen the amazing growth trajectory of the Group from the outside, and so it is very exciting to now be part of Indigo and help contribute to its bright future."
Chief executive Ian Cole-Wilkins said: “We are very pleased Simon has decided to commit the next stage of his career to Indigo. Simon’s experience will be invaluable over the next few years as we continue our evolution towards a fully digitally led group, offering a range of services to both the corporate and the owner managed business markets.
“The executive management team at Indigo is looking forward to working closely with Simon and we are excited to see his contribution to the launch of new products and services from Indigo, as well as help us develop into new sectors.”
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