Cadnant Planning appoints new managing director

Conwy-based consultancy Cadnant Planning has promoted Sioned Edwards to managing director, marking a new chapter for the North Wales firm.

Sioned steps up after 13 years with the business, originally joining as a graduate and rising through the ranks to associate planner. 

She takes the reins from founder Rhys Davies, who remains a director.

With offices in Conwy and Pulford near Chester, Cadnant works across North Wales and the North West on major planning and infrastructure projects. 

The firm is known for its bilingual, sustainable approach and commitment to developing local talent.

Sioned said: “Together we have built up the reputation and client base of the company, and nothing will change from that perspective, but we have taken a long-term view in terms of the future of Cadnant, and I am very excited to step forward into this new role.

“I have been a part of Cadnant from the beginning, so I’m very excited to see where we go from here.

“There have been a lot of changes along the way, we have expanded our base at Riverside Business Park and navigated the Covid pandemic – where the breadth of our offering ensured we were relatively unaffected. 

“Rhys and I have kept moving forward and have been busy throughout. 

“We now have a very strong team at present having been successful in recruiting in a tough market over recent years.

“We have a brilliant team here and we’re looking to do even more from our Conwy office and from our Pulford base in Wrexham, Flintshire, Chester and beyond – we can’t wait for the next chapter.”

Rhys added: “I will still be a director and integral part of the business but it’s about looking ahead now, with Sioned leading on that vision and our long-term strategy.

“That strategy includes strengthening our presence in Flintshire, Wrexham and over the border, where we have collaborated on some major projects over recent years.

“The business was set up from nothing, initially it was just me in a small office in Conwy, then the two of us and now there is a core team of six across several disciplines – we have worked very hard to establish ourselves over that period.

“From this point it will be Sioned driving things forward. 

“I am delighted for her and know Cadnant Planning will continue to go from strength to strength.”

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