Bidwells Appoints New Head of Planning
Bidwells, one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, has appointed Mike Derbyshire as its new Head of Planning.
Mike, joined the firm on 1st November 2013, as an Equity Partner, previously with Savills, where he was a Senior Director in their London office.
He has twenty five years’ experience in both the private and public sector. Prior to working for Savills, Mike was a Chief Planning Officer at Broadland District Council in Norfolk.
In his career, he has dealt with major projects for a variety of clients. Particular highlights include the delivery of the London Clinic’s “Quantum Leap”£300m scheme to expand and modernise their estate in and around Harley Street.
He has advised Caprice Holdings on all their London restaurants, which includes the Ivy, and now is an acknowledged leader in high end restaurants.
“Mike’s experience of planning at a national level will be invaluable in Bidwells’ continued evolution. Taking us in to new sectors, strengthening existing and accelerating the establishment of new services” said Patrick McMahon, Senior Partner at Bidwells.
Commenting Mike said: “Planning is at a pivotal point where it is crucial to the growth of our economy, I am eager to play my part in Bidwells’ growing national reputation in order to help deliver the major schemes and activities that our clients need.”