Pegasus Group has bolstered its planning practice by hiring two new directors.
Clare Preece (pictured), who has more than 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, has joined the company as director of planning in London. Prior to Pegasus, Preece was planning director at planning consultancy Fuller Long.
Simon Handy has joined the firm’s Manchester team from BNP Paribas Real Estate where he headed up its Oxford office. In his new role, Handy, who has 18 years’ experience across the public and private sectors, will focus on expanding Pegasus’s client base and projects across the North and Midlands.
Henry Courtier, director of planning in the firm’s London office, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Clare to the team. She brings a wealth of planning knowledge and experience working in London and the South East. Clare will strengthen our planning team, which complements the wider multi-disciplinary offering we can provide within London.”
Preece added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the London office at Pegasus at such an exciting time for the team. Along with my planning colleagues across the country, I’ll be reinforcing Pegasus’ stellar reputation as one of the go-to consultancies for clients seeking planning advice.”
Seb Tibenham, executive director – planning, at Pegasus, said: “Simon’s appointment further strengthens our planning capability in the North West. His leadership experience, combined with an impressive track record, will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence across the region and the Midlands. We’re excited to have him join the team at such a dynamic time for Pegasus.”
Handy added: “I’m excited to be starting this new chapter with Pegasus, where I look forward to supporting the growth of the planning practice in Manchester. Our strength and breadth of expertise across our planning teams is exceptionally strong and I look forward to playing my part.”
