Alan Murch joins NJL Consulting as chairman
NORTH West property veteran Alan Murch, previously a senior Director with Richard Ellis, CB Hillier Parker and CB Richard Ellis, has joined Manchester planning consultancy NJL Consulting as its non-executive chairman.
Mr Murch, who has 40 years’ experience in the sector will help the ambitious consultancy, which wants to double turnover to £2m over the next few years, with new leads, business development and will also take part in the day-to-day running of the firm.
He said: “Using my years of experience the commercial property market and the contacts I’ve developed during my career, I’ll be looking to bring an extra dimension to both managing and developing the business.
“I’ve known managing director Nick Lee for nearly 15 years, having worked with him at two previous firms. I rate him highly as a commercially-minded planner and had no hesitation in accepting his invitation to join what I consider to be a highly progressive company.”
Nick Lee said: “Following a bumper 2013, where we achieved a 100% success rate with our planning applications on behalf of clients, the future looks rosy for NJL Consulting.
“Alan’s appointment follows a major restructuring of the business and the appointment of key personnel as directors with a view to catering for our key practice areas; namely residential planning, commercial development and environmental consultancy.
“His business development role will help us capitalise on our recent successes and comes ahead of further planned expansions, which we’ll undoubtedly have more news on soon.”
NJL agreed a £350,000 funding deal with Yorkshire Bank in March to support its growth plans, including taking on new staff.
