Salamanca Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Oakhill as Head of Planning and Economic Development Operations.
Salamanca Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Oakhill as Head of Planning and Economic Development Operations. With an extensive background in public sector urban planning and economic development between the UK and New Zealand, Dave brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our team.
Dave will oversee the strategic planning and economic initiatives that progress the Group’s portfolio of large-scale, transformative real estate projects, as well as projects that the group advises on. He will work closely with both public and private sector partners to develop long-term plans that deliver social value for the communities in which our projects have the greatest impact.
Salamanca Group, Chairman, Martin Bellamy commented “We are thrilled to welcome David to our team. His track record with councils across the South West demonstrates how invaluable he will be as we progress across a diverse range of projects, we look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership on our evolving portfolio.”
Before joining Salamanca Group, Dave Oakhill held the position of Head of Place at Gloucester City Council where he oversaw significant regenerative developments including the Kings Quarter regeneration programme – a £200m public, private and education sector scheme creating over 1,000 new jobs and bringing 4,500 university students into the heart of Gloucester City Centre. He has a strong reputation for planning, development management, economic development and regeneration, heritage and major capital works delivery.
Dave Oakhill commented on the new role, “I look forward to getting to know the Salamanca team and working with them to realise the full potential of our transformative projects and create lasting value for our partners and communities.”
About Salamanca Group
Salamanca Group is a UK-based strategic investor focused on identifying and investing in transformational opportunities across real estate, energy, and infrastructure. We drive economic uplift by creating employment hubs for clean growth industries and addressing the critical need for high-quality homes and leisure environments, all with a commitment to generating positive social impact.
We partner closely with governments, industries, and local communities to develop strategic sites that align with our investment themes. Through our vision and expertise, we transform underutilised locations into globally competitive destinations.
Our work ensures that leading global companies are drawn to invest in the UK, establishing economic hubs that deliver sustainable employment for future generations while fostering long-term economic prosperity.
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