Outdoor media business Outdo Media, which operates across 30,000 sites nationwide, has appointed media specialist Steve Auckland as its new chairman. Auckland, who has held senior roles at the Evening Standard, Metro, and was formerly managing director of Yorkshire Post Newspapers, replaces Andrew Walker, who steps into a non-executive director role. Auckland's appointment follows a record first half of 2025 for the group, which rebranded earlier this year from CP Media, Eye Airports, and Adverta. CEO Mike Brennan stated that Auckland will bring a "fresh perspective" as the company targets £20 million in revenue by 2027. Auckland said he would "facilitate and encourage further developments" in a sector that holds "huge potential." The company reports 20% year-on-year growth.



The Cumberland Building Society has named Stuart Miller as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval. He joins from Newcastle Building Society, bringing 38 years of financial services experience to succeed Des Moore in 2026. Miller, known for his work on the Government's High Street Task Force and his commitment to rural financial access, reinforces The Cumberland’s “people first” ethos. Commenting on his appointment, he stressed the importance of physical branches, stating: “The high street matters, because it’s where communities connect.” As the largest financial institution in Cumbria, The Cumberland operates 31 branches across the North of England and Scotland. Miller's vision is to balance digital advancement—including the society’s largest-ever digital transformation—with its core values of personal service and community trust. The society has recently refurbished branches in the region, underlining its commitment to face-to-face interaction.



Audit, tax, and consulting firm, RSM UK, has announced three new director promotions within its Leeds office, underscoring its commitment to internal talent development across the North of England. Laura Marks (Employer Solutions) and Alex McDonald (Corporate Tax) have been promoted within the tax practice, alongside Ross Taylor as a new Restructuring Director. These appointments are part of 31 director promotions nationally, with over half the new cohort, including Ms Marks and Mr Taylor in Leeds, having started their careers with RSM as trainees. Mike Thornton, RSM UK’s regional managing partner, said the promotions reflect the team's "hard work and talent" and the firm's focus on nurturing local talent.



Yorkshire-based law firm LCF Law has expanded its teams with two significant appointments across its Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, and Ilkley offices. Joseph McCullough joins as a Senior Associate in the Real Estate team, bringing nearly two decades of commercial property experience advising developers and businesses on site acquisitions, finance, and joint ventures. His recent work includes acting for national retailers and housing developers. Additionally, Sam Durling, who qualified in 2022, has been appointed to the Corporate team. Mr Durling, recently recognised in the Legal 500, specialises in mergers and acquisitions, asset disposals, and complex shareholder buyouts for owner-managed businesses.



Ward Hadaway, the regional law firm with offices across the North of England, has welcomed four new trainee solicitors to its Leeds office as part of its 2025 intake. Callum Worts, Alexandra Wood-Tonks, Katharina Looi Kiesel, and Hanzala Syed are part of a wider group of 14 trainees joining the firm across its offices, including Newcastle, Manchester, and, for the first time since its merger, Teesside. The new Leeds trainees will rotate through seats in corporate, litigation, real estate, and employment, working on live client projects. Emma Digby, Executive Partner in Leeds, commented that the trainees are "the future of the firm" and bring "real energy" to the teams.



Newcastle-based civil and structural engineering firm RWO has expanded its commercial and residential teams with four new appointments, supporting a strategic growth plan targeting £4.4 million in revenue for FY2026. The new hires include Joshua Darwood (Graduate Structural Engineer) and Joseph Horn (Apprentice Civil Technician) for the residential team. Jasmin Jose (Graduate Structural Engineer) and experienced Structural Engineer Alan MacLeod join the commercial team. RWO, which operates offices in Newcastle, Leeds, Stokesley, and London, is recruiting across its network to meet the increasing demand for its services in sectors like data centres, energy, and infrastructure. The current workforce of 41 is expected to grow further, with plans for additional managerial and technical roles, alongside new regional offices opening soon.



YFM Equity Partners has appointed Neil Inskip as its Head of New Investments, North, to drive regional growth across its Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham offices. The move supports the firm’s strategy of backing high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses, particularly across the North of England. Inskip brings nearly two decades of private equity experience, having previously headed up North West and Midlands teams at BGF, where he was responsible for several significant investments and exits. He will now oversee YFM’s new investment activities in the North and sit on the Investment Committee.