About

Decades of expertise, a new way of thinking and the drive to make things happen.

Founders’ story

A Desire to do Things Differently

With decades of experience delivering complex developments, RISE’s founders came together with a shared vision: to create an independent business with the expertise and capability of a major developer, but the agility and decisiveness to work differently.

Built on established relationships, commercial insight and a collaborative approach, RISE combines the experience to navigate complexity with the flexibility to respond to every opportunity.
The team

The People Behind RISE

RISE brings together people who understand both the commercial realities of development and what it takes to deliver projects on the ground.

Combining strategic thinking with practical experience, they bring the judgement, expertise and determination to navigate complex challenges and deliver results.
  • Keith Whitmore

    Co-Founder

  • Simon Cochrane

    Co-Founder

  • April Taylor

    Development Marketing Strategy

  • Anthony Flynn

    Commercial

  • Chris Ford

    Digital Construction and Strategy

  • Daryl Thorpe

    Investment Strategy

  • Julie Higman

    Business Support

  • Pam Brown

    Environmental and Sustainability

  • Peter Buckley

    Project Director

  • Richard Thorpe

    Investment Strategy

  • Tim Sampsone

    Cost Planning

  • Tim Waring

    Planning Strategic Advisor

  • Zain Anderson

    H&S and QA

Our approach

What We Stand For

The principles we believe in are reflected in the standards we set, the commitments we make and the way we approach every project.

We look at things differently. Where some might not see potential, we often do. Unafraid to challenge the status quo, we are always looking for better ways to add value for our stakeholders.

We are highly flexible. We’re an agile, independent business that adapts quickly, responds decisively and finds solutions to complex challenges. 

We see things through. Whether advising clients or leading delivery, our team takes ownership from strategy and planning through to completion, maintaining the highest standards at every stage.

We partner with our clients to achieve more together. We build open, trusted relationships, collaborating closely to bring the right expertise and experience to every project. 

Get In Touch

Address
RISE, Level 4, 22 Bishopsgate
London, EC2N 4BQ