Stiles Harold Williams LLP have elected Adam Godfrey FRICS as their new Senior Partner from 1st November to succeed Richard Stapleton FRICS who is standing down after 15 years in the role. Richard will continue as a full-time equity partner in the business.
Adam – currently Head of SHW’s business in the Crawley / Gatwick region – has been with the firm since 1988 and will continue to be an integral part of the firm’s Agency Division. He is also an active supporter of the Gatwick Diamond business and lobbying group, having been involved from the initial formation.
Adam Godfrey said: “It is an honour to be appointed Senior Partner of what is in my view the largest and best regional practice in the South East of England.”
Richard Stapleton: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as Senior Partner during the last 15 years, representing the firm and helping to uphold the high quality level of client service we provide. I wish Adam every success in the role.”
Managing Partner Martin Clark: “Richard has excellent technical skills and an ethos of outstanding client service – qualities which run through the entire firm. Adam shares these attributes and his appointment to this most senior role will strengthen our offering and help us thrive and grow in the future. The firm is very grateful to Richard Stapleton for his enormous contribution and excellent stewardship.”