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First Chief Operations Director Appointed at Broadley Group

Leeds-based construction Company, Broadley Group, has appointed Dan Doherty as Chief Operations Director, a brand-new role within the Company.

Having worked in the construction industry for over 40 years, Dan was previously Director of Laing O’ Rourke Northern Division, which has delivered significant construction projects across the North, including Liverpool One, Manchester Town Hall and Manchester Airport transformation project.

Dan brings extensive experience to the Broadley Group, having been involved in major projects, including Leeds Trinity (£200 million); Barnsley Schools (£300 million); Meadowhall Refurbishment (£70 million); Yorkshire Schools (£110 million) and the Hepworth Art Gallery (£30 million).

Dan’s role at The Broadley Group will include new business development and establishing new accounts, securing a profitable pipeline of opportunities, successfully overseeing operations to deliver jobs safely and developing the workforce to maximise the potential of The Broadley Group personnel.

The new Chief Operations Director said: “The Broadley Group has fantastic potential prospects, coupled with a great reputation and passionate people. I am looking forward to harnessing this and driving the business forward to a new level.”

Gary Broadley, Chairman of The Broadley Group, commented on the appointment: “With the ever-changing business activity and the rapid growth of our business, Dan will lead the Operation and Commercial teams to help us manage and deliver our current pipeline and future workload.

“Dan brings extensive experience to develop operations and deliver profit from current and future contracts for The Broadley Group. His vast experience and knowledge will be essential to help and support the delivery teams and to assist the board in running our business. I am very excited for the future and I am confident we will all reap the benefits and efficiencies that I believe Dan will bring.”

Parklane Group has a 50% share in The Broadley Group and the two groups have been doing business together for almost 20 years. The Broadley Group has been trading for over 50 years, most recently constructing Roomzzz Chester, Roomzzz Nottingham, Boston Exchange in Leeds and IconInc student developments, including The Edge and The Glassworks in Leeds, and The Ascent in Liverpool.

For more information, please visit www.broadley.co.uk.

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