Hollis names seven new directors in UK and Ireland

Hollis has promoted seven senior team members to directors across its offices in the UK and Ireland. Russell Garnett in Ashford focuses on environmental work including due diligence, contaminated land investigation and risk assessment. Leeds-based Rob Devoy works in contract administration, building surveying, technical due diligence and dilapidations. Derek Houston, who heads the facilities management consultancy and specialises in mechanical and electrical engineering, becomes a director in the Edinburgh office. Team members promoted in London are public-sector-focused Sam Richardson and building surveyor Jonathan Collett, while Sean Doherty is promoted in Dublin and Richard Hunt in Bristol. Chief people officer Melanie Olrik said the new directors wou,d help the firm to “continue to develop our business through the next phase in its evolution”, adding: “We are making the promotions to support our growth, recognise the expertise of our team and reward their efforts and accomplishments in driving the business forward.”