From expanding their teams and services to developing new ideas, our Chesterfield Champions are continuing to grow, invest and innovate, supporting our town’s thriving business community.
SMH Group strengthens leadership team as business continues to grow
SMH Group has strengthened its leadership team with three senior appointments as the professional services firm continues to expand across Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Graham Parker joins as Chief Operating Officer, Melanie Foster takes on the role of Chief Technology Officer, and Karen Arch joins as Chief People Officer.
The appointments will strengthen the Group’s operational, technology and people functions, supporting its continued growth and providing additional support for its client-facing teams.
Commenting on the appointments, Jonathon Dickens, CEO of SMH Group, said:
“Our vision has always been to build a premier, partner-led firm that gives both our clients and our teams the confidence to grow.
“By bringing Graham, Melanie and Karen on board, we are significantly boosting our central leadership strength. This operational powerhouse will give our client-facing teams the advanced infrastructure, technology and internal support they need to focus entirely on what they do best, delivering exceptional service and building deep, trusted relationships with our clients.”
The appointments form part of SMH Group’s continued investment in its people and operations as it expands its presence across Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
The strengthened leadership team will support the firm’s ongoing development, while enabling its client-facing teams to focus on delivering services and building relationships with clients.
The appointments mark the latest stage in SMH Group’s growth as it continues to invest in its people, operations and future.
Chesterfield cyber firm launches new way to tackle online security
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions has created a new character called Glitch to help small businesses, schools and community organisations better understand online security risks.
Created by founder Kevin Walker, Glitch represents the everyday gaps and oversights that can lead to cyber security problems, from forgotten accounts and shared passwords to untested backups and suspicious emails.
Kevin, who has worked in IT for more than 30 years and supported organisations across Derbyshire for nearly two decades, said:
“Glitch gives us a different way to talk about it. He represents the sort of issues that crop up in real organisations every day, the old account nobody removed, the backup nobody tested, the alert everybody assumed somebody else was dealing with.
“The aim is to help people spot the gaps before criminals do.”
Glitch will feature in a series of images, explainers and awareness content produced by Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions, covering topics including password habits, email security, multi-factor authentication, unpatched systems, business email compromise and overlooked user accounts.
The content is designed to provide practical, plain-English guidance for organisations that may not have dedicated IT or cyber security teams.
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions supports schools, small businesses, charities and care organisations, with a focus on practical and proportionate cyber security.
The business says Glitch will play an increasing role in its awareness work over the coming months, helping to communicate cyber security in a more relatable way from its Chesterfield base.
OxyClinic Wellness expands Chesterfield clinic and UK presence
OxyClinic Wellness is expanding its “Circle of Wellness”, bringing together a growing range of therapies focused on relaxation, recovery and everyday wellbeing.
Founded by James and Andrea Leary, the business began with a focus on oxygen therapy and has since grown into a wider wellness destination. Its Chesterfield clinic now offers Oxygen Therapy, Multi-Light Therapy, a Pelvic Health Chair and 4D Zero-Gravity Massage.
The therapies can be experienced individually or combined as part of a personalised wellness routine, depending on individual preferences.
Oxygen Therapy remains at the heart of the clinic, with a choice of seated, lie-down and easy-access chambers. Multi-Light Therapy offers red, near-infrared, blue and combined light settings, while the Pelvic Health Chair provides a non-invasive treatment using electromagnetic stimulation.
The clinic also offers a 4D Zero-Gravity Massage Chair, combining massage, heat, airbags, foot rollers and a reclining zero-gravity position.
OxyClinic Wellness is also preparing to introduce a full-body lymphatic drainage system in the coming weeks, adding another treatment to its growing range.
James Leary, Founder of OxyClinic Wellness, said:
“We’re pleased to see our Circle of Wellness continue to grow, bringing together a wider range of therapies at our Chesterfield clinic. As we expand our presence across the UK, Chesterfield will remain central to OxyClinic Wellness as the home of our head office and where our wider wellness concept continues to develop.”
Alongside the development of its Chesterfield headquarters, the business is expanding its presence across the UK. It has opened a clinic in Long Eaton and is expanding into Leeds, with Alderley Edge also in the pipeline.
The growth reflects OxyClinic Wellness’ ambition to create welcoming spaces where people can explore different wellness therapies and develop routines suited to their individual needs.
Chesterfield remains at the centre of the business, with its head office based in the town and its wider “Circle of Wellness” concept continuing to develop here.
SMH Group, Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions and OxyClinic Wellness are among more than 200 Chesterfield organisations that are proud to support the local economy, working closely with Destination Chesterfield to showcase Chesterfield and North Derbyshire as a destination to live, work, visit and invest.
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