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Announcement - October 2025

Friday October 3rd 2025

We are delighted to announce that Chris Lester has taken over the role of Managing Director of MDA Consulting Ltd, with effect from 1 October 2025. 

A sincere thank you to Steve Jones, whose leadership has guided us to where we are today. Steve, thankfully, is not going anywhere and will continue to support and play an important role in the business as Chairman.

Chris is excited for this next chapter and looking forward to working with our talented teams as we continue to grow the business and deliver for our clients.

Alongside these management changes, MDA Consulting is also expanding its national footprint with the launch of two new offices in Norwich and Exeter, strengthening its presence in East Anglia and the West Country. The Norwich hub will be led by Associate Director Anna Vincent-Gill, while Associate David Hale will head up operations in Exeter - two strategic appointments that place experienced local leadership at the heart of the firm’s regional growth.

The expansion follows a period of strong revenue performance across the UK, with East Anglia and the West Country emerging as stand-out growth markets. Both regions have experienced a surge across multiple sectors - from healthcare, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and commercial - underpinned by robust and growing demand for residential development, even amidst a challenging housing market.

Commenting on the expansion, Chris Lester, Managing Director, said:

“With demand for housing and development expertise rising sharply in these regions, now is the perfect time for MDA Consulting to strengthen its local presence. By opening new offices in Norwich and Exeter - and appointing Anna and David to lead them - the firm is investing in its growth while supporting clients on the ground, even in a challenging climate.”

With existing offices in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Leicester, London and Manchester, the new openings reinforce MDA Consulting’s position as one of the UK’s leading property consultancies and underline its commitment to supporting dynamic regional markets.