Appointments:Gregory Property Group, Dacre Son & Hartley, Indigo Planning, Eadon Lockwood and Riddle
LEEDS’ Gregory Property Group has hired former Yorkshire Bank executive John McGhee asa non-executive.
He was recently general manager at York City Football Club, and will remain there in an advisory role.
He will assist on all property funding and financial transactions at Gregory Property Group.
Barry Gregory, chairman at Gregory Property Group said, “We are delighted to welcome John onto our non-executive board.
“This complements the existing resource we have in tax planning and commercial strategy through Trevor Gurney who has been a Non-Executive Director at Gregory Property Group since 2001.”
Gregory Property Group recently announced that Andrew Foggitt was to take up a wider role as Commercial Director overseeing all development activity. Philip Lees continues his role as Project Director for the company and Marjorie Robertson as Company Secretary and accountant.
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TWO appointments have been made to strengthen the team at Dacre, Son & Hartley.
Jason Preston has been appointed to associate after having led the Settle branch of the business since 2013.
Rob Harper has also been appointed to associate level, having joined the company in 2012. A chartered building surveyor, he specialises in providing surveys and homebuyer reports.
Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential sales at Dacre, Son & Hartley, says: “Jason and Rob both continually go above and beyond to deliver the best possible results for clients. This makes them hugely inspirational members of our team and they thoroughly deserve their promotion.”
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THE Leeds team of Indigo Planning has expanded with the appointment of Julie White as associate.
She joins Indigo Planning with more than 15 years’ industry experience.
Ms White has worked alongside a range of public sector clients, including the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, helping to achieve planning permission for a number of blue light projects.
She began her career in the planning teams of Hull City Council and Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.
Simon Grundy, Indigo Planning’s regional director, and head of its Leeds office, said: “After considerable improvements in regional market confidence and property investment in 2015, we’re pressing ahead with ambitious plans to grow our Leeds team.
“Julie’s appointment plays a key role in this expansion, reinforcing Indigo Planning’s service offering thanks to her extensive experience. We’re also recruiting other team members at both junior and senior levels.”
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ESTATE agent Eadon Lockwood and Riddle has appointed Caroline Marsden in the role of senior negotiator.
The firm has offices in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, and now employs 25 people.
ELR Managing Director, Chris Thomson, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Caroline to the team.
“Not only does she have a wealth of experience in the property arena, but she also has an intrinsic understanding of the local area which helps to speed up the sales and purchase
process for potential buyers and homeowners alike.
“We believe she will be a great asset to the growing team of property experts here at ELR, and we look forward to working with her as we embark on what looks set to be another busy year.”
