Harworth appoints Midlands development director

Regeneration specialist Harworth Group has appointed Gareth Thomas as development director for the Midlands region.  Thomas will report to Harworth’s Midlands regional director, David Cockroft, and will be responsible for expanding the Midlands portfolio to support the company’s strategic growth ambitions, including progressing its major developments in the region. Thomas was previously head of development at the Coal Authority, as well as a director at JLL and an assistant director at Deloitte. Cockroft said: “Gareth is an excellent addition to the team at Harworth and strengthens our capabilities in the Midlands region. Gareth’s senior expertise and extensive experience will help drive growth in the region and support the successful delivery of a wide range of projects.”