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  Marcus Gomery joined the board of directors of The Pied Piper Appeal in July 2021, one of many appointments in Gloucestershire.

There are some major changes in managerial positions in Gloucestershire this summer: from new members of the Gloucestershire Charity Board to Commercial Law and galore to Chartered Surveyors.

Marcus Gomery – Pied Piper Appeal Committee

Brunsdon Financial’s managing director, Marcus Gomery, has been appointed to the board of directors of The Pied Piper Appeal.

It’s an appointment that also recognizes the company’s longstanding relationship with the Gloucester-based charity that supports children and their families during some of the toughest times of their lives.

The charity is providing specialized equipment for the Children’s Center at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and outfitting children’s outpatient areas in hospitals across the county. It also provides minibuses and sensory devices to SEND schools and organizes holidays for children with life-limiting diseases.

Mr. Gomery described himself as “humble and privileged”.

Amy Leivers, Kirstie Carr and Lucy McCallum – WSP attorneys

WSP Solicitors, with offices in Stroud, Gloucester and Dursley, has appointed three new salaried directors.

Amy Leivers is director of commercial real estate at WSP Solicitors; Kirstie Carr heads the retail banking division; and Lucy McCallum, director of home transfers.

Judi Bonham, Managing Director at WSP Solicitors said, “All three lawyers have played key roles in guiding their respective teams through the pandemic and supporting their departments. These appointments will strengthen our board of directors for the future and their progress is a testament to their hard work and contribution to WSP Solicitors. ‘

David Evans – German Design Council

David Jones, managing director of the planning and real estate consultancy Evans Jones, was appointed to the German Design Council as one of its national experts.

Design Council, founded in 1944 by the Winston Churchill government to aid Britain’s economic recovery, exists to improve life through design.

An independent charity and government design consultant, it also works with grassroots government providing programs, producing world-class research, and influencing policy – on the built environment, public sector design, and social and business innovation.

“I am honored to be appointed to the German Design Council as an expert. I have been a representative on the Gloucestershire Design Panel for a number of years and now I am bringing this up nationally, ”said Mr Jones.

Richard Wilkey – Harrison Clark Rickerbys

Richard Wilkey now leads Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ successful corporate team and takes over the reins from managing partner Rod Thomas.

Mr Wilkey, who has headed the firm’s corporate team in Cheltenham since 2013 and in London since last summer, has been with the firm since 2010.

“I am excited to take the reins of Rod, who has been instrumental in the growth and success of the team for over 21 years,” said Wilkey.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys has more than 780 employees and partners in offices in Cheltenham, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Hereford, London, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Thames Valley, Worcester and Wye Valley.

Michael Gooch – Mactaggart & Mickel

Mactaggart & Mickel has strengthened its strategic land division with the appointment of Michael Gooch to its Cheltenham office to support its growth in the South West.

Mr. Gooch, who holds a Masters Degree in Planning Practice and Research from Cardiff University, comes from Boyer Planning Bureau, where he was a senior planner in the Welsh capital.

His job will be to identify new strategic land opportunities from the West Midlands to Somerset and neighboring Dorset and Wiltshire and guide properties with development potential through the planning process for the housing market.

Lee McBride – Lodders

Lodders law firm has partnered environmental attorney Lee McBride to lead its new dedicated environmental legal service, working with its real estate, commercial and renewable energy and agriculture teams.

Mr. McBride was previously the head of the environmental law practice in the Birmingham office of the international law firm GowlingWLG (formerly Wragge & co), where he was a partner for over 20 years.

He has specialized in environmental law for 29 years and has particular expertise in dealing with contaminated sites, permits, waste and other environmental issues that arise in real estate and corporate transactions.

Various appointments and promotions at Bruton Knowles

Bruton Knowles, a federally accredited surveying company, is busy developing and appointing talent into their company as it continues to grow.

May Dudley (U&I Team), Chris Renshaw (U&I Team), Nicole Fitzpatrick (Assessment Team), Aled Jenkins and Ian LeGrice (Advertising) all went from Associate to Senior Associate and Rachel Holland from Surveyor to Senior Surveyor (U&I Team) promoted. .

Sam Spencer (Leisure and Hospitality) becomes an employee partner alongside colleagues Ben Compton (Country) and Martin Wilson (Reviews).

James Bailey, Managing Partner, said, “We strive to nurture talent from within, to ensure employees have the opportunity to develop and move forward, we believe it is imperative that they be recognized.”

Julian Bolitho and James Tarpy – Alder King

Gloucester-based real estate consultancy Alder King has announced two new appointments to its planning team.

Julian Bolitho joined the practice as a partner and has more than 30 years of planning experience in the private and public sectors.

Mr. Bolitho has successfully advised clients across the UK in a number of development sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial and research and development.

James Tarpy, a recent Newcastle University graduate with an MSc in urban planning and a specialist in site-based urban renewal, also joins the company.

Rita Bajaj – clergy

The specialized financial services group Ecclesiastical has appointed Rita Bajaj as non-executive director with effect from July 15, 2021.

Ms. Bajaj joins the Gloucester firm’s board of directors with more than 30 years of experience in the financial markets.

She has held senior positions as investment portfolio manager at Royal London and Invesco Perpetual, managing global and US equity vehicles for several major US investment institutions. She is also a former regulator with the Financial Conduct Authority.

“Ecclesiastical is a unique financial services company committed to making a positive difference for its customers and communities, and I share their values ​​and ethical approach,” said Ms. Bajaj.

Craig Hatch – WellChild

WellChild, the national charity for critically ill children, has named Craig Hatch as its new board of trustees chairman.

Mr. Hatch of Cockermouth has firsthand experience of the challenges faced by families caring for a child with complex health needs. One of his four children, Fraser, has cerebral palsy and needs a lot of daily care.

Craig has been with WellChild for eight years after his family first attended a WellChild Mountain Rescue Day in the Lake District.

WellChild’s previous chairman of the trustee, Andrew Osborne, has retired after three years in office.

Nick Evans – Deputy Police and Detective Superintendent of Gloucestershire

Forest of Dean County Councilor Nick Evans is the new Deputy Police and Criminal Police Commissioner (DPCC) of Gloucestershire.
Mr. Evans, Conservative Tidenham Alderman, will lead crime prevention and the “public health” approach to crime, representing the PCC in meetings and in public, and acting on its behalf as required by law.

Mr. Evans, a former Special Constable, was selected as the Preferred Candidate after a selection interview nearly three weeks ago.

PCC Chris Nelson said: ‘Nick was the outstanding candidate in a very strong field. He brings a wealth of experience with him. ‘

By Andrew Merrell

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Monday July 26th 2021