Craig Lowth has joined the team at Wilsons Business Brokers. Craig holds a degree in Economics and Finance, and had a long career in business and commercial banking, as well as working in small business as a CFO in the accommodation industry. Craig has had exposure to a very broad range of businesses over the years and has wide networks in finance, business and accounting sectors.

McDonald Johnson Lawyers has further strengthen its expertise in property law with the appointment of Andrew Ferguson as a partner. Andrew specialises in property law matters and transactions, acting for corporate, private, institutional and government clients. He has particular experience acting for property developers, property fund managers and local government authorities.

Lee-Anne Dimmock has joined McDonald Johnson Lawyers as a partner, further strengthening the firm’s skills and expertise in property law. With significant knowledge in property and development, commercial and business succession and estate planning, Lee-Anne’s experience includes local businesses, financiers, government authorities, developers and listed international corporations. She started as a fresh law graduate at McDonald Johnson and now returns as a partner.

James Thomson has joined Roberts Legal in the new role of Client Relationship and Business Development Manager. Having studied a degree in both law and business, James endorses the proactive approach Roberts Legal takes to assist business owners and managers to identify and manage legal needs and improve their businesses. Having run two businesses himself, James has firsthand experience of the needs of business.

Engineers Australia has welcomed Fellow and electrical engineer Tim de Grauw to the role of Newcastle Division President for 2016. Tim has over 19 years’ experience in Electrical Infrastructure in the Utility, Mining, and Land Development areas. Tim is looking forward to engaging not only with engineering community across NSW but also with industry, academia, government and media to raise awareness of Engineers Australia’s voice.

Out of the Square Media (OOTS) has appointed Georgina Hannekum to the role of Head of Digital to continue OOTS’ growth and evolution into digital platforms. She brings extensive experience managing and executing digital strategy, content creation and production for a range of advertising agencies and media brands including NetX, Clemenger BBDO and more recently, Bauer Media where she held the role of Content Integrations Manager.

HyperWeb Communications has appointed Jessica Moulton as their new Digital Developer. Jessica brings significant creativity and experience with website development, marketing, and design from a range of industries and markets including manufacturing, construction, mining, professional services, retail, and tourism. Jessica is a welcome addition to the growing HyperWeb team who have also recently moved into office premises in Newcastle West.

SLR Consulting has announced the appointment Suzanne Jolly as Principal Consultant in the Environmental Management, Planning and Approvals team. Suzanne has 17 years’ experience in environmental management, due diligence, strategic business building and client management, with a strong focus on the mining and extractive resource sectors. Prior to joining SLR, Suzanne held various senior positions with SKM and Jacobs Group.

DFK Crosbie has appointed Shaun Mahony as a Partner. Shaun has 22 years’ experience with Accounting Firms in the Hunter, Sydney and the UK and a commercial finance role for a privately owned multinational group. His experience includes audits of ASX listed companies, Government organisations, Not for Profit and many small/medium sized businesses. Also with experience in business advisory services including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, capital raising and IPO’s.

Peter Gardiner, the new CEO of the Samaritans Foundation, has worked in human services for over 35 years, beginning as a Social Worker within the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Area Health Service before positions as Director, Community Health Services. Peter also worked as the Director Welfare Services and Chief Operating Officer for Anglicare Sydney, before roles in NSW Government Disability Services and Executive Director, Regional Director and Acting Deputy Director General.