Movers & Shakers

Cabletalk Group has appointed Jim Taylor as southern regional manager to its subsidiary, Astute Network Services. He will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems.

Data driven solutions company Atlantis, has appointed Julie Scadden as senior sales executive within its Database Solutions division. Scadden was previously key account manager with Yellow Pages and account manager with Champagne Consultants in Wellington.

Glenn Keaney has been promoted to managing partner at professional services firm KPMG Tauranga. He replaces David Cooke who is now partner in charge (risk).

Paul Greenaway has been appointed media manager at Haines. He joins the company from Britain where he led training and development for a nationwide publication specialising in recruitment.

Liesbeth Koomen has joined the Commerce Commissions legal services branch as assistant general counsel covering enforcement. She previously worked at British Telecom where she was European counsel for BT global services.

Karen Grau has also joined the Commerce Commissions legal services branch as solicitor (enforcement). Karen was previously with the Court of Appeal where she was clerk to Justice Glazebrook.

Jeannie Oliver is another new recruit to the Commerce Commissions legal services branch where she is legal adviser. Jeannie also comes to the Commission from the Court of Appeal where she was clerk to Justice Chambers.