Independent planning consultancy Quod has promoted Richard Frudd to the role of head of the firm’s Leeds office.
Frudd, who has more than 25 years’ experience in planning and development, has been with Quod for more than 11 years and sits on the firm’s national management board.
In his new role, he will lead the team’s work supporting the delivery of significant planning and regeneration schemes across Yorkshire and beyond and will be supported by fellow directors Emma Lancaster and James Beynon.
Frudd said: “This is a really exciting moment for Quod in Leeds, particularly given how high up planning is on both national and regional agendas. We’ve built a brilliant team here and I’m proud to be leading the next stage of our journey alongside Emma and James. We’re looking forward to building on the success of the last decade by continuing to work closely with our clients and public sector partners to create successful, well-connected and prosperous places across the region.”
Tom Dobson, managing director of Quod, added: “Richard has played a central role in the success of our Leeds office over the past decade. His appointment comes at a time of real momentum as we build our team in Leeds while drawing on our national strength and connections. This next chapter is about building on that success and strengthening our presence in the North. With Richard, Emma and James leading the way, the team in Leeds is really well placed to deliver this. Their combined experience, local knowledge and collaborative approach embody what makes Quod distinctive and I’m looking forward to seeing what they achieve together.”
