THE GB GROUP APPOINTS NEW BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR FOR THE NORTH

As part of its ambitious growth strategy, The GB Group has appointed Jon Hinson as its new Business Unit Director for the North. He will provide overall leadership across the group's offices in Wakefield, Stockport and Newcastle.

Mr Hinson has 25 years industry experience in specialist sectors including health, residential, student accommodation, and hotel and leisure. Most recently, he has worked at board level with businesses helping them to achieve rapid growth.

GB Group executive chairman Martin Smout said: "We're delighted to welcome Jon to the Group. He is a team player whose key strengths lie in operational delivery, and he shares our commitment to customer service.

"This is an exciting time to join the team as prospects look increasingly encouraging. Jon will be a real asset as we set our sights on further growth."

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hinson said: "My main goal is to delight customers by delivering an excellent service exceeding their expectations, and also to help create an environment in which GB people can thrive and perform at their best."

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The GB Group is a privately owned, award-winning and innovative complete property and construction solutions provider operating in a number of key industry sectors: care, student accommodation, residential (private and social), hotels and leisure, education and commercial. Property and construction solutions include site finding and development funding, full design, management and construction of new and refurbished facilities, improving operational efficiencies, through to aftercare and asset management. The 300-strong team is based in five regional offices: Surrey (Sunbury HQ); Tyne and Wear (Newcastle); Warwickshire (Rugby); West Yorkshire (Wakefield); and Cheshire (Stockport). Its specialist divisions include GB Development Solutions, GB Building Solutions, GB Care Solutions, GB Energy Solutions, Discovery Business Solutions, and GB Asset Management Solutions. For more information visit www.gbgroup.co.uk. Or connect with us via Twitter or Linkedin.