We have exciting news! After more than three decades of dedicated service, Dr Bill Peacock, co-founder of GRM, has decided to step back from the business as he continues his five year transition into retirement. Bill, who co-founded the business with Chris Jerram in 1991, has played an instrumental role in shaping GRM into the trusted national company it is today, delivering comprehensive services to developers and landowners across the UK.
Reflecting on the journey, Bill shared: “When Chris and I started GRM, our aim was to provide a more client-focused service and achieve a better work-life balance. We never could have predicted the incredible growth we’ve seen over the years, though I’m still working on that balance!”
Chris retired in 2018, and now Bill has passed the baton to Directors Geoff Beckett and Richard Upton, who have officially taken over the leadership of GRM following the formal handover earlier this month. Geoff, who has been with GRM since 1998, and Richard, since 2007, have been directors since 2016 and have worked closely with Bill during the gradual transition.
This is not a complete farewell just yet, as Bill will continue to provide his expertise as a part-time consultant for the next 16 months before fully retiring.
Geoff and Richard are looking forward to growing and evolving the business over the next few years: “We have an excellent team here at GRM with a wealth of experience and expertise. Plus the recent addition of six graduates and technicians to the team is testimony to our commitment to develop the next generation of industry professionals. Overall, we are really well-positioned to support all of our public and private sector clients with their current and future development projects.”
Both Geoff and Richard are also committed to upholding the core values that have driven GRM’s success over the last 30 years. These include always putting clients first, delivering tailored solutions throughout the lifecycle of developments, and ensuring that every project provides a clear return on investment. You can learn more about our core values on the About Us page of our website.
If you have any questions about current or future projects, please feel free to reach out to Richard (richard.upton@grm-uk.com) or Geoff (geoff.beckett@grm-uk.com). Alternatively, you can contact our head office in Burton on Trent on 01283 551249.
Please join us in wishing Bill all the best as he enjoys a well-deserved break and continues his journey toward retirement!