On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Leicester-based property developer Wheatcroft Land has appointed a new development director.
Chris Wesley joins Wheatcroft on a permanent basis after spending several years working with the company in a consultancy role.
He will be responsible for identifying and securing opportunities for both the commercial and residential sides of the firm, as well as submitting bids, negotiating terms for land acquisition and managing its design and project teams.
Director Catherine Haward said: “I’m thrilled that Chris has joined the team to enable further growth in 2020. As a family business, with just myself across all roles and functions to date, I’m excited by the potential of this additional resource for the year ahead.
“2019 was an exciting year with two fantastic residential developments – Ancaster View near Grantham and Swing Bridge Wharf in Moira now on the market. Having Chris on board broadens our horizons and will open far more exciting opportunities for us as both a commercial and residential developer.”
Elsewhere, Kegworth-based food and drink consultancy Integrated Food Projects has expanded its senior team.
Tony Hennessy has joined the firm as client solutions manager. He will head up its design and construction offering having previously spent over 20 years working for a variety of global engineering companies.
Tony Hennessy
He said: “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to grow with an ambitious, highly motivated and forward-looking company who continually strives to meet and exceed clients’ expectations – delivering valued solutions across a range of industry sectors.
“I was really attracted by Integrated Food Projects’ positive and proactive approach to building lasting, integral partnerships with clients to find project solutions and to contribute to the clients long term success.
“As a future objective, I would like to emphasise the company’s heritage and independence with new clients especially in Europe, the Nordics and as a wider offering.”
