* MCE has appointed Arlene O'Connor as a client manager in its expanding public affairs team. A law graduate from Queen's University, she joins from the British Medical Association and will be working with clients across the public, private and voluntary sectors
* Jim Stewart CBE has been appointed chairman of Precision Group, one of the north's leading managed services companies employing more than 300 people
* Christine Whelan has been appointed field sales manager by dried fruit and nut experts Kestrel Foods, with responsibility for strategic planning and overseeing the growth of symbol group and convenience store customers in Ireland
* In another appointment at Kestrel Foods, Ronan Gourley becomes sales manager for health and leisure, with responsibility for the development and growth of the business' new Acti-Snack brand
*Diana Fitzsimons has been appointed chair of social enterprise Fold Housing Association. She brings 30 years' experience working in planning and development activity in Northern Ireland