Property People: Willmott Dixon appoints director for new Birmingham office; Senior hire for planning consultancy; and more

Willmott Dixon Interiors continues to grow its team as it targets expansion in the West Midlands by appointing Phil Crowther as director for its new office at Two Snowhill in Birmingham.

Prior to joining Willmott Dixon Interiors, Crowther developed his career at construction firms Vinci and VolkerFitzpatrick, and spent five years as West Midlands director in Willmott Dixon’s housing division.

He said: “It’s crucial for us to ensure that we’re drawing on the outstanding skills base within this region to support the growth of our team, and use our knowledge and expertise to explore new opportunities and expand on our customer base.

“The Midlands has unbridled potential but has needed the investment to unlock it and through significant projects such as the Commonwealth Games and delivery of HS2, we are finally seeing the realisation of many of these opportunities.

“Our ambition is to utilise truly amazing buildings – both new and historic – to create fantastic spaces able to accommodate continued inward investment and meet the aspirations of businesses seeking high quality commercial accommodation within the region.”

In the Midlands, Willmott Dixon has delivered interiors for four floors at Two Snowhill, the refurbishment of L&G’s The Lewis Building and similar projects for Coventry University and Milton Keynes Council.

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Planning consultancy Pegasus Group has strengthened its central Birmingham office with the appointment of a new director.

Keith Fenwick has joined the team as regional director, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in senior roles and an extensive knowledge of planning across the Midlands and beyond.

His appointment marks the first anniversary of the opening of the group’s Birmingham office.

Fenwick said: “In the 12 months since the central Birmingham office opened, the business has gone from strength to strength which is what has made it such an exciting opportunity to be part of.

“I am delighted to join Pegasus Group and be a part of the group’s concerted and ambitious expansion plans. I will be working on a diverse portfolio of applications, appeals and local plan promotions, with a focus on delivery of clear and succinct client advice, in a timely manner.”

Fenwick from WYG Group where he was a director in the Birmingham office working on a range of high profile projects.

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Midlands landlord whg has announced the appointment of Danielle Oum as chair of the board.

Oum replaces Mike Hew, who took over the position on an interim basis following the stepping down of Eddie Hughes in June.

She comes to whg with a great deal of experience in the housing sector, having served on a number of Housing Association boards.

She also has an extensive background in the learning and skills and regeneration sectors and has held senior roles in organisations that include the Black Country Consortium, Groundwork UK and the Learning and Skills Council.

She is Chair of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Oum said: “whg is committed to growing its range of services in Walsall and beyond, and I’m really looking forward to working with them to extend this work to support more families across the region.”