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We're pleased to announce that Brookbanks has appointed Andrew Thorley as Operations and Executive Director.

Andrew joins from Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd where he has worked since 2005 in a range of Land, Strategic Land, Planning, and Major Project director roles across the North West, Midlands, South East and Yorkshire.

In his new role Andrew will work throughout the Company across the high quality range of major projects being delivered by Brookbanks for its clients across the UK.

Paul Boileau, Managing Director of Brookbanks said:

“This is a really exciting time for the Company, and I am proud to be heading up a strong management team who are delivering an ambitious development and business plan. This year is set to be an extremely positive one for Brookbanks Consulting.”

Brookbanks was established in 1997 and offers multidisciplinary professional services, focused on the promoters and deliverers of major development, property and infrastructure projects across the UK, driving projects from initial feasibility through planning, implementation and into operation.

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