The British Safety Council has announced the appointment of Richard Evens as its new commercial director.

Axminster Carpets has appointed Chantel Summers as financial director. As a direct result of this new senior executive appointment, Josh Dutfield has taken on a new strategic board position as commercial director.

Jumeirah Group has appointed Katja Graf as director of sales and marketing for both of its luxury Maldives resorts – Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, has announced the appointment of Goran Stojkovic as director of food and beverage.

Ciarán Lavery has been appointed head of technical services at leading mid-market hotel group, Jurys Inn.

The team responsible for developing sales of the exclusive Design at Knightsbridge brand has been extended with the appointment of Liane Attwood (Wakeman) as business development manager.

Sarah Calder has been promoted from executive assistant to head of projects at Chelsom. The aim of the role is to provide a managerial overview of all facets of project delivery from conception to completion.

Located in Dehradun, northern India, Vana, Malsi Estate is the first property by wellness concept brand Vana Retreats, and will open in January next year. Martijn Brouwer has been appointed the retreat’s GM.

Edwardian Group London has announced the appointment of Fiona Morgan, who will be joining the Edwardian senior team as group director of sales.

Icrave, a Manhattan-based experiential design and branding studio, has hired Gary Krivin as the company’s first CEO.