Firms across the region have unveiled new starters and promotions. : The Stockton-on-Tees firm has promoted Lewis Pennicott to marketing director, Richard Elliot to commercial director, Dave Sweet to operations director, and Stephen Collins to sales director. In their new roles, the group will be involved in the senior decision-making process and take on more responsibilities within their departments to aid further growth in the company. Managing director Johnathan Bulmer said: “Changing the structure of the business now will put us in a stronger position to grow and develop further into other areas in the coming years.