This week’s noteworthy job appointments in the UK construction and real estate sectors are highlighted.
- Peter Hofbauer joins the Crown Estate as a board counsellor, starting 1 September.
- Jack Clitheroe is appointed as a partner at Begbies Traynor within its advisory division.
- Rob Donell becomes a new partner at Eversheds Sutherland, focusing on real estate and digital infrastructure.
- UAP welcomes Martin Cope and Adam Dixon to strategic roles in the company.
In a significant career move, Peter Hofbauer steps into the role of board counsellor at the Crown Estate, effective from the beginning of September. With an impressive background in infrastructure investment, Hofbauer brings experience from his tenure as head of infrastructure at Hermes GPE and Babcock & Brown. Sir Robin Budenberg, chair of the Crown Estate, expressed confidence that Hofbauer’s expertise will further the organisation’s ambitions in decarbonisation and energy initiatives. Hofbauer commented on his appointment, emphasising his commitment to working towards shared prosperity for the nation.
Jack Clitheroe has been appointed to Begbies Traynor as a partner, where he joins BTG Advisory, after 11 years at Ernst & Young. His new role will encompass advising on commercial disputes, loss-of-profit claims, business valuations, transaction disagreements, and fraud investigations. Richard Pughe, a partner at BTG Advisory, praised Clitheroe’s depth of knowledge in forensic accounting, noting its invaluable potential to the firm.
Meanwhile, Rob Donell joins Eversheds Sutherland as a partner. He transitions from Clifford Chance, bringing a wealth of expertise in both digital infrastructure and traditional real estate. Donell has previously worked with a diverse array of clients, spanning investors, lenders, developers, and operators. His role is anticipated to be pivotal in accelerating the firm’s growth in real estate, data centres, and infrastructure business.
At UAP, Martin Cope and Adam Dixon take on the roles of national account manager and senior technical manager, respectively. Welcomed by Chief Executive David Jennings, both appointments come at a dynamic time for the company. Jennings highlighted the pair’s experience, aligning perfectly with UAP’s commitment to innovation and quality.
A2Dominion rounds up this week’s appointments with Andrew Knox as the new financial transformation director. Knox is slated to bring about a notable change in quality, service, and value for money within the organisation.
These key appointments reflect strategic moves within the industry to bolster expertise in crucial areas.
