We are absolutely delighted to share that Richard has joined the BTQ LLP Board as non-executive director! Richard had this to say: “Every day I enjoy working with purpose-led, long-term landowners, so joining the Bristol Temple Quarter Board really resonates. It is a project I have followed closely, both in a professional capacity as a development specialist who has worked in Bristol, and as a resident of the West of England. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and helping the team make the most of this amazing, and essential, opportunity to transform the centre of Bristol.”
After a competitive process where more than 100 people applied, we’re thrilled to announce the appointment of four new non-executive directors to the BTQ LLP Board. Our new directors will bring their extensive experience to bear, working alongside Lyn Garner and members from the public sector to support the delivery of thousands of new homes and jobs at #TempleQuarter. They are: Richard Meier, a masterplanning specialist who lives near Bath and is co-founder and CEO of purpose-led developer Stories. Claudette Forbes, born and brought up in St Paul's in Bristol and a former executive director at the London Development Agency. André Gibbs, a specialist in development and infrastructure financing, with extensive experience of similar large-scale regeneration schemes, including King's Cross and Brent Cross Town in London. David Biggs, former Managing Director at Network Rail Property, with non-executive experience at a Registered Social Landlord. This is an exciting time for Bristol Temple Quarter. We are soon to finish the hunt for a private sector partner, our masterplan for St Philip’s Marsh continues at pace, and the Southern Gateway goes to planning committee in November. Lyn Garner, Chair of the BTQ LLP Board, said: “I’m thrilled to have appointed such a strong group of non-executive directors at a pivotal time for Bristol Temple Quarter. They will use their experience and expertise to support the LLP team through the next stages of its development across a range of matters from finance to development to community engagement, helping us to deliver quality placemaking, new homes and new opportunities for people in the region.” The new members will join colleagues from Bristol City Council, Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority on the LLP board.
