People: Thursfields; rg+p; Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust
Thursfields Solicitors has confirmed the re-appointment of Tracy Ashby, as she returns to Thursfields as wills and estates director.
She will work across Warwickshire, Birmingham, Solihull, and the surrounding areas.
Ashby, who joins Thursfields from Wright Hassall in Leamington Spa, has worked within the private client sector for almost 20 years.
She said: “Returning to Thursfields as Director of Wills & Estates fills me with a great sense of excitement. From my previous time here, I have learned the team’s strong work ethic and dedication to providing private client services throughout the region. Working together with Thursfields, I look forward to building on this success.”
The firm’s director and head of private client, Terry Cooper, said: “We are extremely excited about having Tracy back in our team. Her breadth of knowledge, experience, and skill set makes her an invaluable asset to not only our private client team but to the entire company. Welcome back Tracy.”
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Architecture practice rg+p has announced the appointment of a new studio director for Birmingham.
Jack Whitehead has become the practice’s youngest current director, assuming responsibility for rg+p’s continued growth in the West Midlands.
“Birmingham has a vibrant and thriving property sector encompassing impressive regeneration and infrastructure projects that are creating diverse opportunities to transform the urban fabric,” he said. “The city itself boasts a dynamic blend of historic charm and modern innovation, which from an architectural perspective is exciting as it allows for experimentation and evolution. As the newly appointed studio director for Birmingham, I’m inspired about the possibilities this presents. I am actively seeking to strengthen and expand our local connections, enabling us to continue making tangible contributions that transform the cityscape.”
rg+p’s director James Badley said: “Jack very quickly established himself as one to watch. His professional work demonstrates a creative flair, which was backed up by his academic success. Since relocating to Birmingham in 2021, Jack has worked hard to integrate himself with the region’s property industry and is a regular supporter of events organised by Colmore BID, RAC, FBE and BAA, so will be a familiar face to many.
“We’re confident Jack has the right balance of commercial awareness, connections and energy to lead the expansion of our Birmingham studio and look forward to a bright future for him and our business.”
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Credit: Simon Hadley
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust has announced Catherine Mallyon as its new chair.
Mallyon joined the Hippodrome board of trustees in March and will officially move into her new role in December, following formal appointment at the November AGM and the departure of current Chair Glenn Howells.
Mallyon has been executive director, a governor and a board member of the Royal Shakespeare Company since 2012 and has recently announced that she will stand down in December of this year. She will be the first female chair for Birmingham Hippodrome.
She said: “Birmingham Hippodrome is a brilliant theatre, serving its wide community. Since I joined the Board, I have been inspired by the skill and commitment of the trustees, and it is such an honour to be now appointed Chair. I look forward to working with the Board and the whole Hippodrome team on our exciting plans for the future; to providing memorable and extraordinary experiences; to being an integral part of a vibrant Birmingham cultural scene; and to always being people focused, inclusive and sustainable.
“I join board colleagues and the executive team in offering current chair Glenn Howells enormous thanks and admiration for his five years as such an excellent chair and 11 years as a trustee.”
