Senior hire for F+G

Geoff Woods has been appointed from Gleeds as director for the central region in Faithful+Gould's Manchester office.

Woods has extensive experience in the North West region and a significant track record in the property and infrastructure sectors. He joined Gleeds in 2005 and has worked for a range of high profile clients such as Muse Developments, Manchester Airports Group, Manchester University and Portergate Developments. Woods is also a former chairman of the Forum for the Built Environment in Manchester.

Woods will play a fundamental role in the project and programme consultancy's focus on property across the North West region and nationally.

F+G said: "With his strong reputation and sector expertise, Geoff's appointment will help ensure the continued expansion of Faithful+Gould's client base and project portfolio in and around Manchester.

"This is a key appointment in raising Faithful+Gould's profile in the property sector and is part of a wider strategic recruitment drive."