Preston property firm appoints head of business development

Preston-based AG Built Environment Consultancy has appointed Michelle Brooke as its new head of business development as it plans for further growth.

Michelle, who holds 20 years of industry experience, was previously the head of client development at European real estate firm Hollis.

At AG, she'll be responsible for helping grow the practice's service lines and footprint across the UK.

Jonathan Shaw, AG's chief executive officer, said: "Michelle brings her with the skills and abilities to help us achieve our vision, and she'll play a significant role in ensuring we get to where we want to be. 

"Our business has experienced increased demand for our services, largely due to the people we have here. Bringing more experts to our business who have a real passion for what we do and who we do it for is key to our longevity, and Michelle has exactly what we're looking for." 

AG, which is based in Preston and Manchester, has recently opened a base in Liverpool and now employs 46 people across its three sites acting for a variety of clients including Langtree and SIG plc. 

In 2022 AG recruited new teams to develop the firm's growing presence in the housing sector while also launching a new Sustainability and Energy Performance Advisory service, which has witnessed significant demand.