New directors join the board at leading south Yorkshire property firm

New directors join the board at leading south Yorkshire property firm

13 July 2016

 Two new directors have been appointed to the board of the leading South Yorkshire retail property company, Dransfield Properties.

The Sheffield based firm has just launched the new £50 million Fox Valley development in Stocksbridge, north Sheffield and manages successful town centre retail destinations across the UK with a property portfolio in excess of £130,000,000.

Management surveyor James Shepherd and Head of Communications Amanda Holmes have both been invited to the company’s main board. 

32-year-old James joined Dransfield Properties six years ago after successfully completing a Master’s Degree in Commercial Property, he heads up the company’s property management department.

As well as the new Fox Valley development centres owned and managed by Dransfield Properties include Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough and Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth, Northumberland – both have achieved top industry and design awards in recent years.

The company also manages high quality retail and office developments in Selby, east Manchester and Penistone. Dransfield Properties has more than 160 tenants across the company’s portfolio.

James said: “This is a busy and exciting time for Dransfield Properties and I am delighted to have this opportunity to play a wider role in the company’s continued success and growth.” 

Amanda Holmes, 49,  has worked for Dransfield Properties for more than ten years and is responsible for the company’s Public Relations and Communications strategy. She has a background in broadcast and newspaper journalism.

Amanda said: “Communications is key to what we do at Dransfield Properties and plays a huge role in all the company’s developments, I am extremely proud therefore to be given the opportunity to join the board.”

Dransfield Properties has its head office at the new Fox Valley retail and office development which was officially opened by Joanna Lumley OBE on June 16th this year.

Managing Director Mark Dransfield said: “The last 12 months has been an busy period for Dransfield Properties which has seen us expand our property portfolio with the new Fox Valley development and our new retail development in Morpeth which neighbours  Sanderson Arcade.

“We are delighted therefore to be strengthening our main board and welcoming James and Amanda – both have important roles in our business and can bring different strengths to the team.”

Dransfield Properties was formed in 1992 and is based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. For more information contact www.dransfield.co.uk
Picture shows Mark Dransfield (centre) with James Shepherd and Amanda Holmes.

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: pr@dransfield.co.uk