‘You’ve got to be prepared to see change. It’s natural’: HLM on its plan for the future

By Tom Lowe2024-04-03T06:00:00

It’s all change at the architecture practice as the firm’s leadership makes way for the next generation. Karen Mosley and Richard O’Neil talk about how to do an orderly succession, the crunch moment that led to it and the decision to walk away from two flawed MMC school projects

“Too often we hear in our profession of people sort of hanging on, not wanting to let go,” says Karen Mosley. “That stifles progress.”

The HLM managing director is talking to Building as she contemplates her own succession at the firm where she has worked for 36 years. This week, Mosley will step away from her role and stay on the board as a director, as will the firm’s chair Richard O’Neil. They will be replaced by two current directors, Michael Schedel, who will be the new managing director, and head of design Philip Watson, who will be the new chair.

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