Jenny Turner and James Kilkenny join Harding Green
Jenny Turner and James Kilkenny have joined Harding Green to cover the Thames Valley, each as a partner.
Turner and Kilkenny issued a joint statement: “We are pleased to be joining Harding Green at a pivotal point in the firm’s continued growth. Its progressive brokerage model and emphasis on providing a highly personalised client experience closely reflect the way we have always approached estate agency.
Chris Pattison replaces Mike Derbyshire as Bidwells’ head of planning
Bidwells has appointed Chris Pattison as the firm’s new Head of Planning, as Mike Derbyshire takes a step back following more than a decade leading the team.
Pattison joined Bidwells in 2022 following the acquisition of his company Turnberry Planning. Since joining the business, Pattison has played an instrumental role in Bidwells’ Planning team and has held senior leadership roles across the firm, including as Head of Oxford.
Derbyshire will continue to play a leading role within the Planning team, building on a long track record of advising on complex development, infrastructure and growth programmes. He has played a key part in Bidwells’ work across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – one of the UK’s most important growth corridors – advising clients on strategic sites and infrastructure-led development as the region has evolved.
Together, Pattison and Derbyshire have overseen a period of significant growth within Bidwells. The Planning team has doubled in size since 2022 as the firm expanded its planning capability and broadened the services it provides to clients. Bidwells was ranked in the top 5 fastest growing planning consultancies in 2025.[1]
Pattison said: “I would like to thank Mike for his leadership and support to date, and for everything he has achieved for Bidwells and our Planning team. We will continue to work closely together and it will be business as usual as we grow Bidwells Planning through new services and new markets in 2026.”
Mike Derbyshire added: “Effective succession planning is key to the long-term health of the business and I am delighted that Chris is now stepping into the role. He combines his previous experience as the Director of Turnberry Planning with a strong track record in senior roles at Bidwells.”
Natalie Gaibani joins Strutt & Parker as Head of Farming
Strutt & Parker has announced the appointment of Natalie Gaibani as its new head of farming.
Gaibani joins Strutt & Parker from Promar International where she held roles as head of Farm Business Survey and interim MD. Before that, she was chief operating officer at Farley Farms & Estate in Berkshire, overseeing the running of a diverse 1,750-acre arable farm, with additional equestrian, sporting and property enterprises. Her career also includes 12 years as a police officer with Thames Valley Police.
Kate Moisson, head of rural for Strutt & Parker, said: “Farming has changed more in the past five years than in previous decades and that pace of change shows no signs of slowing. The appointment comes during a challenging period for farmers, with many feeling financially squeezed as the sector adjusts to a shifting policy framework and market pressures.
“Clients increasingly want strategic advice to guide them through this transition and build sustainable, resilient businesses. Natalie’s experience across both hands-on farming and agri-consulting makes her exceptionally well-placed to lead our farm consultancy team as they support clients facing into challenge and change.”
Gaibani added: “There are a lot of very partisan voices in farming at the moment, which makes it hard for farmers to cut through the noise and focus on what will keep their businesses resilient and profitable.
“I see our consultants’ role as bringing a more nuanced, practical perspective that gives clients clarity and confidence. With significant structural and generational change under way, this is an important moment for farmers to look closely at their businesses and consider what they might need to do differently to adapt. That means taking a holistic view – understanding the wider aims of the family and what they want to achieve.
“My experience with Farm Business Survey data, drawn from farms of all types and sizes, has given me a strong sense of what is working across the sector and what isn’t. I look forward to helping clients use that insight to identify the best options for their future.”
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