BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Tom Stanley as national head of development & planning, responding to increased demand for infrastructure and regeneration projects in the UK.
Based in London, Stanley will join the current 65-person team, working closely with the head of national planning Caroline McDade, head of London development Paul Nichols, head of development and strategic land agency Julian Gaynor, head of development viability and affordable housing Anthony Lee, and head of Bristol planning Kevin Hunt.
Stanley brings with him five years of experience at Knight Frank, where he served as regional head of development land and planning, leading the South West team, and regional board member.
Additionally, he has vast professional experience in strategic land opportunities, including city centre regeneration and infrastructure projects.
Stephen Wolfe, head of commercial at BNP Paribas Real Estate commented: ‘Tom’s appointment will help us to meet increasing project demand with many in discussion or execution stage. He will bolster the exceptional track record of our development and planning teams by adding further strategic oversight and the opportunity to better meet our clients’ needs with an even more seamless service.’
Tom Stanley, head of development and planning at BNP Paribas Real Estate added: ‘It is an exciting time to be joining a flourishing group of development and planning experts with a strong presence across Greater London and the regions. Working alongside leaders such as Caroline, Paul, Julian and Anthony and other members of the team who excel within their markets, my initial focus will be to deliver a new strategic direction for the business which sees us bring multi-disciplinary services together to provide clients with truly holistic advice.’
Stanley’s appointment follows those of Edward O’Brien as senior director within healthcare & senior living and Argie Taylor as head of International Investment Group.
