Published: November 28, 2025 at 11:24 am
There have been plenty of hires and promotions in the North West in recent weeks.
Sarah Smith is set to become Warrington Borough Council’s new chief executive. She’s currently executive director of health and social care at Knowsley Council.
As well as celebrating becoming a mum, Chloe Fletcher has just been promoted to the role of director at Alvarez & Marsal. “My 9-5 will look a little different for the foreseeable but I look forward to drinking hot coffee and having adult conversations with you all again next year,” she said.
Growing North West law firm CG has announced a new partnership with Bolesworth to become their legal services partner. Bolesworth is a historic 6,500-acre estate in the heart of Cheshire and under the leadership of managing director Nina Barbour, has evolved into a dynamic hub for enterprise, premium events, hospitality, and long-term strategic development.
Experienced Rich Graham has started a new position as head of digital experience and optimisation at The Fragrance Shop. He’s previously worked at N Brown, musicMagpie and Pharmacy2U.
Sam Saunders has started a new position as customer success director at THG Ingenuity.
Richard Hogg has joined the Manchester office of Forvis Mazars as a VAT partner. He previously spent seven years at BDO.