AppointmentsNew promotions drive growth and success for Manchester planning specialist

New promotions drive growth and success for Manchester planning specialist

Manchester planning and development consultancy Lichfields has revealed several senior promotions as it continues to develop and expand its operations.

Katie Howarth and Kirstie Oakey become planning directors based at Lichfields King Street office. They are joined by new senior planner Clover Long.

Recognising their ongoing contributions to the business, chief executive James Fennell said: “These promotions reflect the excellent work these staff have undertaken for our clients. We have achieved another year of record revenue levels and our promoted staff have played a big part in that success.

“The promotions are extremely well deserved and reflect Lichfields’ continued focus on investing in our staff and in the future growth of the business. The promotions encapsulate the diversity of talent we have at Lichfields, across all our offices and functions.”

Lichfields currently employs 243 people across its nine national offices.

 

 

Olivia McHugh
Olivia McHugh
Staff writer
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