Our Team

    DPP operates as a team in a number of different ways. Firstly, there are the Executive Directors and set the strategic directions; they elect Directors to join a board which runs the business at the operational level.

    The board is chaired by Jill Riley and Bob Robinson who work in close partnership to drive the business forward. The heads of finance, human resources, IT and business development also sit on the operations board. This means the firm is managed proficiently and commercially, releasing the planning professionals to focus on building their expertise and experience for the benefit of our clients.

    This means the firm is managed proficiently and commercially, releasing the planning professionals to focus on building their expertise and experience for the benefit of our clients. We work as office teams, sector teams and services teams; we have found that it is an excellent way to work as well as being effective, profitable and popular.

    Jill Riley

    Jill RileyManaging Director
    0161 238 9150

    Jill has 25 years of planning experience across all sectors and has project managed many large portfolio based assignments. Her strengths are in providing strategic advice, progressing complex planning schemes and developing strong client relationships. She has appeared as an expert witness at many planning inquiries.

    Bob Robinson

    Bob Robinson Partner DPPChairman
    0113 236 4574

    Bob has developed an expertise in handling mixed use regeneration projects, as well as retail schemes for regional developers in the north and northeast of England. He also advises industrial clients on their expansion programmes and disposal of surplus land holdings.

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    Claire Farrelly

    Claire FarrellyHead of Business Development
    020 3176 5413

    Claire has over 13 years of professional services BD experience. She is responsible for the delivery and development of the Firms BD strategy covering key clients, sector and service marketing plans as well as office marketing strategies.

    Bruce Beresford

    Bruce Beresford Head of FinanceHead of Finance
    01234 358863

    Bruce is a qualified accountant and has a strong track record in working with Professional Services firms. His role is focused on advising the partnership regarding business planning, strategy, and overall financial management.

    Fiona Allen

    Fiona AllenHead of HR
    01234 321124

    Fiona looks after people matters from recruitment, career development, compensation & benefits and learning & development to complying with employment laws and promoting the best staff management practices.

    Dan Bentley

    Dan BentleyHead of IT
    01234 321151

    As Head of IT, Dan keeps us all online and connected to our clients and the rest of the outside world.

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