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Architecture Foundation names new Director
The Architecture Foundation has appointed Ellis Woodman - curator of the British Pavilion at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale - as its new Director.
Strawberry Star announces top level hires as global expansion plans take shape
Giant real estate consultancy Strawberry Star Group has made a raft of new appointments, including a new CEO, as it drives some major global expansion plans forward.
Historic England announces first Chief Exec
Duncan Wilson has been named as the first Chief Executive of Historic England, the government-operated arm of what is, until April, English Heritage.
Four lateral hires for Fladgate
Law firm Fladgate has announced four simultaneous lateral hires, including a new real estate and finance partner, corporate partner, banking partner and construction partner.
Marsh & Parsons recruits Barclays big cheese as COO
Marsh & Parsons has hired a top retail guru from Barclays to step in as Chief Operating Officer at the estate agency.
Deverell Smith hires Hamptons man to drive resi expansion
West End-based recruitment outfit Deverell Smith has bolstered its Resi Land & Development division with the appointment of Alistair Burchett as Principal Consultant.
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Westminster names new Senior Planning Chairman
There's been a "minor reshuffle" at Westminster City Council, following the decision by Ed Argar to step down from his post.
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The Collection boosts property management arm
Boutique property buying/property management outfit The Collection LLP has hired Barbara Malcolm as Property Manager, in charge of the firm's burgeoning PCL portfolio.
New English Heritage charity announces first Chief Exec
The new English Heritage - the current version splits in two in April to become Historic England (a government service) and English Heritage (a charity) - has announced it's first Chief Executive.
deVere launches standalone mortgage arm to meet ‘soaring expat demand’
Gert big financial services consultancy deVere Group has just unveiled a new standalone mortgage brand for the UK - deVere Mortgages - to meet 'soaring' demand from overseas-based clients.
Debrett’s 500 Most Influential: Architecture & Design
Etiquette bible Debrett's released its rundown of the 'most influential' people in Britain over the weekend, divvying up 2015's luminaries into 24 categories including sport, journalism, politics,…
St George hosts NAWIC event at Battersea Reach
Resi developer St George threw an event at its Battersea Reach scheme this week to raise awareness of employment opportunities for women in the UK construction industry.