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Sheldon Walsh

After graduating from Newcastle University, Sheldon completed his architectural studies at The Manchester School of Architecture.  With 20 years’ experience in the healthcare sector, he has a passion for creative design, and working closely with stakeholder groups that are as diverse, challenging,…

Paul Bell

Paul Bell

Paul completed his architectural education at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow, in 1992 and has led several high profile urban design, health and infrastructure projects. In 2006 he established Ryder’s Glasgow office and led the early development of the Hong Kong…

Ian Kennedy

Ian Kennedy

Ian joined Ryder in 2000 and has over 30 years in the construction industry, across wide range of experience across building types and sectors including civic, office, education, residential, healthcare and manufacturing. Recent notable projects include Newcastle City Library, Grade II* Manchester…

Ronnie Graham

Ronnie Graham

Ronnie joined Ryder in 2000 and became a partner in 2017. He leads a great team with complementary skills to deliver outstanding projects in the office, residential, education, leisure and industrial sectors. The team pride themselves on leading several high profile redevelopment…

Peter Barker

Peter Barker

Peter leads the BIM Academy team, established by Ryder as a joint venture with Northumbria University in 2010. The small but highly successful team now operates globally in partnership with Ryder and Ryder Alliance by helping clients across the built environment to…

Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor

Lee graduated from Newcastle University and joined Ryder in 1999. He has delivered a wide range of building types with an emphasis on higher education and libraries. Notable projects have included the Citygate mixed use development, 55 Degrees North, New College Durham,…

Richard Dorkin

Richard is responsible for the growth of Ryder in Asia.  With over 25 years’ experience, he has worked across many sectors including manufacturing, education and healthcare.  He leads the team in Hong Kong in seeking project opportunities and is educated as both…

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

Mark began his career in engineering at British Shipbuilders. Following the decline of the industry, he joined Ryder in 1988, qualified as an architectural technician at Newcastle Polytechnic in 1990 and went on to study project management and business at Newcastle University…

Mark Clasper

Mark Clasper

Mark studied at Northumbria University and the Macintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art.  A recipient of the Ryder Bursary in 2004, he is now responsible for a client portfolio across a wide range of sectors and major mixed…