A Birmingham property developer has appointed a new board director and undergone a rebrand as its founder steps away from the business.
Court Collaboration was created in 2010 by real estate solicitor Anthony McCourt and is involved in several high-profile schemes in the city including
The developer is now embarking on a new chapter as Sphere Group, led by chief executive Alex Neale and managing director Thomas Taylor.
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Mr Neale said: "I want to thank my good friend and original founder of Court Collaboration.
"While not involved in the day-to-day running of the business, Anthony remains an inspiration to me and any ambitious developer with great pride in their city."
As part of the new set up, Rob Bould has joined Sphere Group as a non-executive director and board member.
He is the former chief executive of consultancy GVA, now known as Avison Young, and executive vice-president of Bilfinger Real Estate.
Mr Bould now runs his own consultancy business with various senior advisory and non-executive director roles.
He said: "It's an exciting challenge and a real pleasure to have joined Sphere.
"Alex and his team have built an enviable reputation in the residential development market in the Midlands so to share some of my experience with them, in a city where I started my career, is a fantastic opportunity at the start of the next property cycle."
Mr Neale added: "With our exciting new identity, Sphere will continue to be a ‘one-stop shop' for ground-up development projects, identifying medium and large-scale opportunities in strategic locations and unlocking them.
"I'm thrilled to be officially launching the new brand and excited about our plans.
"Sphere is the culmination of all the great experiences I have gained over the years and something I have been working towards for a long time - I truly believe strong partnerships are the key to success.
"We must work together to overcome challenges and embrace a culture of trust and optimism to create catalysts for growth in our sector.
"I welcome Tom and Rob to the board. Watch this space for more team news and details of Sphere's next project."
