George joined Bell Pottinger Public Affairs in May 2007, after a year with Good Relations, another Bell Pottinger Group Company.

He is a specialist Local Government and Planning Consultant, advising a number of high profile property developers and investors on securing planning consent for large commercial and residential projects. George works with clients to help them navigate the complexities of local politics and community engagement to gain planning consent quickly and cost effectively.

George's current clients include Treasury Holdings (Battersea Power Station), Barratt Homes, Berkeley Group, ASDA, Frasers Property and National Grid Property. He also works on a series of individual planning projects across the South East, and has particular expertise in London and the Thames Gateway.

George graduated from Hull University with a degree in American Studies.