Strengthening Our Brookbanks Leadership Team
Following our recent partnership announcement with CBPE, we're pleased to share three key leadership promotions that reflect the continued growth of Brookbanks. Hear from Andrew Thorley, Richard Moorcroft and Rachel Appleby as they discuss their evolving roles and their shared focus on supporting our people, clients and long-term vision for the business.
Strengthening Our Leadership Team for the Next Chapter
Following our recent partnership announcement with CBPE, we’re pleased to share a number of leadership changes that reflect the continued growth of Brookbanks and the exciting opportunities ahead for our people, clients and partners.
As our business continues to develop, it is important that our leadership structure evolves alongside it. Over the past few years, we have grown our multidisciplinary offering, expanded our specialist expertise and strengthened the support we provide across the development lifecycle. These changes help ensure we are well positioned for the future while continuing to deliver the collaborative, high-quality service our clients expect.
As part of this next chapter, Andrew Thorley has been appointed Chief Executive, Richard Moorcroft has taken on the role of Chief Technical Officer, and Rachel Appleby has been appointed Group Operations Director.
Together, they will continue to work closely with our Group Directors and wider leadership team to support the continued development of the business and deliver positive outcomes for our clients, projects and communities.
Andrew has led Brookbanks through a period of significant growth, helping establish the business as one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary development consultancies. As Chief Executive, he will continue to provide strategic leadership across the organisation, supporting our people and maintaining a clear focus on delivering value for clients.
Commenting on his new role, Andrew said: “We have enhanced Brookbanks significantly over recent years, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together. As Chief Executive, I’m looking forward to continuing to support our people, clients and partners as we build on that momentum, strengthen our multidisciplinary offering and create even greater value through the work we deliver.”
Andrew Thorley
Chief Executive of Brookbanks
Richard’s appointment reflects the increasingly important role technical excellence plays within modern development projects. Having previously served as Group Operations and Engineering Director, he now leads our Technical Operations function, supporting quality, innovation, knowledge sharing and technical delivery across the business.
Richard said: “Technical excellence has always been at the heart of Brookbanks. In my new role as Chief Technical Officer, I’m focused on ensuring we continue to provide the high-quality advice, innovation and delivery our clients expect, while supporting our teams to collaborate, share knowledge and achieve the best possible outcomes across every project.”
Richard Moorcroft
Chief Technical Officer of Brookbanks
Rachel has played a central role in supporting Brookbanks’ growth and strengthening the systems, processes and culture that underpin the business. As Group Operations Director, she will continue to lead the functions that help our teams perform at their best and ensure our clients receive a consistent and positive experience.
Rachel commented: “Brookbanks’ success is built on great people, strong relationships and a shared commitment to delivering for our clients. Now in the role of Group Operations Director, I’m excited to continue supporting the growth of the business, helping our teams work effectively together and ensuring we maintain the foundations that allow us to deliver an exceptional experience for both our people and our clients.”
Rachel Appleby
Group Operations Director of Brookbanks
Looking Ahead
At Brookbanks, our success has always been built on talented people working together towards a shared goal. These appointments recognise the contribution Andrew, Richard and Rachel have made to the business to date, while also reflecting the important role they will continue to play as we move forward.
With a strengthened leadership structure and an exciting period of growth ahead, we remain focused on what matters most: supporting our clients, investing in our people and delivering high-quality outcomes across every project we are involved in.
Please join us in congratulating Andrew, Richard and Rachel on their new roles.
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Andrew Thorley
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