• Lawrence Beach, client development director with recruiter Acorn by Synergie, has been appointed as chair for the Employer Advisory Board (EAB) at HMP Bristol. In his new role as EAB chair, Beach will assist HMP Bristol directly in creating a network of employers who can benefit from supporting prisoners upon their release and also finding ways in which the prison can create further provisions to support employer needs as part of the New Futures Network.

• Adria Solutions, an IT, digital and marketing recruitment firm in the North-West, has promoted Emma Berwick from marketing recruitment consultant to lead marketing recruitment consultant, effective immediately. In her new role, Berwick will spearhead Adria Solutions’ marketing recruitment section, focusing on leading and expanding its services nationwide.

• Remote, a global HR platform for distributed companies, has appointed John Kelly as chief revenue officer (CRO). Kelly will be responsible for driving global revenue through new sales, customer acquisition, retention, market expansion and channel development. He will report directly to CEO Job van der Voort.