Pozzoni welcomes new Director
13 January 2026
National architectural practice, Pozzoni Architecture, warmly welcomes newly appointed director, Chris Pickup.
Joining the team in January, Chris will provide further strength and skills to the growing 60-strong business which is passionate about creating socially responsible design across a broad range of sectors.
In his new role he will support the education team’s expanding schools’ portfolio, whilst reinforcing the firm’s presence in the higher and further education markets. Skilled in developing estates strategies, long-term campus wide visions, and successful detailed masterplans, Chris will work closely with director and sector lead, Catherine Mulley.
A coveted career to date, he demonstrates proven skills in leadership, client relations, and design excellence following his previous role as Studio Director and education lead at the Manchester office of Arcadis.
In his wider remit, Chris will support the senior leadership team, working alongside the Board of Directors to help drive forward Pozzoni’s four-year business plan.
This strategic addition to the education team comes at a pivotal point of growth, with a strong pipeline of new projects and key clients being formed, particularly within the last 12-months.
Catherine Mulley, director at Pozzoni Architecture commented “Chris will be instrumental in expanding our education sector offering to clients, and will be working closely with our established team across our two studios in Altrincham and Brighton. His expertise integrates seamlessly to enhance our capabilities as well as strengthening our operational leadership. On behalf of the Board, I warmly welcome Chris to the business.”
Pozzoni’s education team is currently delivering St John Vianney RC School to provide SEND provision to 160 students across Trafford as part of the DfE’s Rebuilding Programme, Salesian Academy of St. John Bosco which received unanimous approval at planning stage by Sefton Council last year, and Laurus Grace which is an Alternative Provision Free School for 80 pupils being delivered for the DfE in Stockport.
