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Celebrating Success – Director Promotions

Published December 2024

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Celebrating Success – Director Promotions

We are proud to announce that 7 of our team have been promoted to director effective from 1 December 2024!

These promotions recognise the outstanding contributions demonstrated by these individuals, who have played a pivotal role in our firm’s continued success.

  • Craig Morrison (York) has been promoted in the Engineering Group.
  • Frazer Bye (Sheffield) has been promoted in the Engineering Group.
  • Nick Howe (Manchester) has been promoted in the Chemistry Group.
  • Stefanie Glassford (Glasgow) has been promoted in the Chemistry Group.
  • Clara Orofino Pena (Glasgow) has been promoted in the Chemistry Group.
  • Bex Grant (Leeds) has been promoted in the Trade Mark Group.
  • Rachel Platts (Manchester) has been promoted in the Trade Mark Group.

We congratulate them all on their well-deserved promotions.

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