Clare Hartnell succeeds Neil Sturmey at GT Property Group

Grant Thornton have announced that Clare Hartnell is to succeed Neil Sturmey as head of the UK firm’s Property and Construction Group.

Clare Hartnell assumed her new role from 1 January 2006 and she will divide time between her national leadership role and her client-facing role as a London tax partner. Michael Cleary, CEO at Grant Thornton, commented, "I am very grateful to Neil for his contribution over the past 18 months, and wish Clare great success in her new role. I am delighted we are increasingly challenging and winning work from the Big Four in these sectors, and are able to provide a fresh and credible alternative for large corporates."