Place & Growth

We help shape local economies, drive regeneration and build vibrant, sustainable places. Working with organisations, partnerships and enterprise at the heart of regional transformation, we identify and support leaders who navigate complexity, forge strong partnerships, and deliver meaningful community growth

Supporting the organisations transforming place
Our practice partners with a diverse ecosystem of regional and local growth bodies, including:

Combined Authorities
Private Sector Development Corporations & Urban Regeneration Companies
Strategic Growth Partnerships
Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCos)
Freeports & Enterprise Zones
Innovation & Investment Zones
Regional Growth and Destination Organisations

Operating in environments shaped by governance shifts, funding constraints, climate transition, infrastructure and collaboration demands, these organisations rely on leaders who are strategically agile, commercially astute, credible with stakeholders and deeply committed to place‑based outcomes.

To find these exceptional leaders, you need a partner who thinks differently and is trusted to deliver the right outcome, first time.

gatenbysanderson frameworks

We provide executive search, interim leadership and leadership development across roles such as:

Place & Regeneration Leadership
Economic Development & Investment
Infrastructure, Transport & Net Zero
Housing Growth & Planning
Commercial, Digital & Programme Delivery
Inclusive Growth, Skills & Workforce Futures

Our processes are grounded in rigorous assessment, transparent engagement, and a commitment to a world class candidate and client experience.

Championing representative and values‑driven leadership
We believe that the best outcomes for places emerge when leadership reflects the diversity, lived experience and strengths of its communities. We embed this commitment in every search, helping organisations build resilient, representative teams equipped for long‑term success.

A partnership approach shaped around your place
Every region is different, its history, ambitions, stakeholders and pressures. We take time to understand this context, tailor process, and act as a trusted adviser from initial brief to appointment and support in role. Our partnership model ensures clarity, confidence and a robust methodology at every stage of the search.

Whether supporting major regeneration programmes, growth strategies, capital projects or new organisational structures, we bring sector‑wide insight, disciplined process and a deep understanding of leadership in complex systems.