10:15AM Young joins from project management firm Zebra Projects

An expert in delivering retail projects has joined consultancy EC Harris as it continues to expand its retail team.

Jerry Young, formerly with design and project management consultancy Zebra Projects, has joined the retail team as senior retail consultant.

"With increasing market demand across the retail sector Jerry will be responsible for the management of existing clients and the wider EC Harris retail team to better meet the needs of retailers," a statement from the firm said.

"Jerry joins us with a proven background in the retail sector where he has worked with clients such as, Arcadia, Baugur Group, Debenhams, Sainsbury's and Tesco. EC Harris is building its business around our markets and retail is a key sector. Jerry comes from an established retail consultancy and by joining broadens our expertise in this market", said Jonathan Moore, head of retail at EC Harris.