Ciphr unveils new Reading HQ to support strategic growth
25 Apr 2024
Published on:
21 December 2020
Updated on:
23 October 2023
Read time:
3 minutes
We are pleased to announce a series of promotions as part of our ongoing expansion in the Midlands, including the appointment of two joint managing directors. Gary Tailby and Tina Batham have been promoted to joint managing directors of the regional business they founded less than two years ago.
They have been given a remit to grow the company۪s market share, both in the region and nationally, as well as continuing to build a strong customer base, expanding the team and opening new market sectors.
Four additional promotions have been made at our Birmingham office.
Peter Crompton has been appointed associate operations director, Julie Hattersley becomes associate design director, and Boyd Hunt and Andy Sandell have been made commercial associate directors. They are complemented by existing design director, Claire Stant.
The move recognises the impact made by the original members of the regional team and is part of our continued investment in our employees۪ progress and expertise.
Office Principles Birmingham-based team was formed in 2019 by Gary Tailby and Tina Batham. They enjoyed immediate success, with the original team of seven employees delivering .5 million of projects in their first year, with a further 2.5 million secured in 2020. Their growth is set to continue in 2021, with 20 significant projects about to go to site or in the pre-construction phase and revenue forecast to hit 7.5 million.
They plan to further expand their regional team to deliver the new projects, employing 18 staff and have recently announced a move to new regional headquarters at Coleshill Manor Office Campus to support their ongoing expansion.
Joint managing director of Office Principles Group, Cyril Parsons said:
"Gary and Tina have enjoyed outstanding success since establishing our Birmingham office. They have developed a tremendous team of experts with a great working knowledge of the Midlands and the region۪s pattern of commercial growth. We۪re confident that we have the right leadership structure and the best team in place to continue to build strong relationships and create outstanding working spaces."
Gary Tailby said:
"I۪m very proud of the business that Tina and I have built in the Midlands and have been impressed by the level of support and commitment that is being invested. Our vision has always been to secure new business on a negotiated basis through added value in the design phase of a project, which has proven to be very successful. With the support of a highly skilled team, I am excited about our potential to continue to grow and develop in the years to come."