Gareth is tasked with progressing Naismiths’ technology agenda as the consultancy continues to focus on data and digital tools to enhance its analytics offering.

Gareth has 16 years of commercial experience within the technology sector, with his most recent role being the head of front-end development at a fintech start up.

Also joining Gareth at Naismiths will be Philippe Hornsby as a building surveyor and Harry Stothard as a project manager.

Philippe has over seven years of experience in building surveying and looks forward to working within Naismith’s specialism of distressed developments to expand his expertise.

Harry has worked as a project manager for the past two years and is working towards his CIOB chartership while working at Naismiths.

Ben Harwood, CEO at Naismiths, commented: “We’re continuing to attract fantastic talent at Naismiths, and these three latest appointments are proof of that.

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“They have hit the ground running and I have no doubt that they will bolster our expertise and excel within their roles.”

On his ambitions at Naismiths, Gareth said: “There are so many possibilities with digital analytics within the construction and property sector.

“I’m excited to utilise this opportunity to truly make Naismiths a technology-forward consultancy.

“The team has already been doing amazing work with its new platform, Naismiths Analytics, and taking advantage of the incredible amount of data available within the sector and their own 60-year-old history.

“I intend to build on those results and introduce strategies that will not only streamline our processes but also push our analytics offering further.

“There are interesting things happening within the digital space, especially with AI, and Naismiths is happy to harness those possibilities quickly and strategically for its clients.

“I look forward to working with the team and realising Naismiths Analytics’ potential.”