YORK Science Park has welcomed its newest team members with the appointment and promotion of staff within its facilities management, centre co-ordinator and business development teams.

Adam Douglas has been promoted to deputy facilities manager after five years in the facilities team. He will work with the senior management team as part of the company’s succession planning and will undergo leadership development.

He said: “I’ve had a great experience working at York Science Park so far and I’m really looking forward to developing my skillset in an environment where I’m supported through that development by our amazing team.”

Business development assistant Katy Holmes is well versed in sales and negotiation techniques. She said: “I was thrilled to be offered the chance to join such a great team and it’s constantly inspiring to be surrounded by so many innovative companies and individuals.”

Jess Carling is the newest addition, joining as the centre co-ordinator for the Innovation Centre. She has a strong background in customer service and said: “I have really enjoyed my time at the science park so far, it’s a really exciting environment and I love helping to support the wide range of innovative companies based in our buildings.”

Chief executive Tracey Smith said: “We have always felt it is really crucial to support and nurture teams; after all, you depend upon them to run your business for you, and so it’s critical that they have the tools to do the job and hopefully advance their careers with us.”

l The Little Diamond Shop in York has engaged Wayne Booth, formerly of Mulberry Hall, to curate its collections of French luxury brand Lalique and Cumbria lead crystal tableware.

At Mulberry Hall Mr Booth became the face of the Georg Jensen, fine china, continental crystal and porcelain collections.

One of the highlights of his time at Mulberry Hall was his involvement with Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, the Swedish artist and silversmith famous for some of Georg Jensen’s most striking and memorable pieces.

Another was a visit to the Lalique manufactory in France, where he returned deeply impressed by their commitment to quality.