Penny Simpson appointed as Interior Designer
Award winning commercial interior design studio Bell & Swift has appointed Penny Simpson to join the team in a new interior design role marking further growth for the firm. Penny will join colleague Colin Carswell in supporting the company directors Craig McKie and Dawn Campbell with delivery of client interior design projects, with a focus on large scale hotel and hospitality design. Penny will be an integral part of the team working across key accounts, she will also work closely with Dawn on business development identifying new prospects for the firm.
Bell & Swift, which recently secured a new office space in London, celebrated its second anniversary back in February. The studio is currently providing interior design services to the Hilton Glasgow and the Loch Rannoch Hotel in Perth amongst others and is keen to grow the brand’s portfolio. Directors Dawn and Craig boast over 20 years of experience in hotel design, working with global hotel chains and boutique spaces. The addition of Penny to the roster will support the company’s growth plans.
Penny has over eight years’ experience in commercial interior design. She was previously responsible for spearheading the creation of the public areas for Hilton East Midlands and Leonardo Tower Bridge Hotel; and she has worked on the design of the guestrooms and public areas at Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch, Jurys Inn Nottingham and the Dona Filipa Hotel. She also brings to the firm her additional experience in the area of office design and implementation, having worked on interior design for the University of Edinburgh’s Chancellors building.
Penny Simpson said;
“I’m really excited to be taking on this new role at Bell & Swift, I’ve been an admirer of the team’s work for a while and it’s great to have the opportunity to work together. The portfolio of work was a huge attraction to the role, I’m looking forward to working with some really well-established brands and taking on a new challenge with more of a business development focus. It will be great to get a chance to develop my commercial skills and really use my creativity. Having focused on hotel interior design in the past, I think it’s going to be a great fit and I can’t wait to get to know the studio’s clients and get to work.”
Dawn Campbell, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bell & Swift added:
“We’re delighted to have brought Penny on board as the latest addition to the Bell & Swift team. With the tourism industry opening back up it’s a great time to be growing and having the opportunity to take on new projects and client work. With her technical knowledge, project management skills and experience in the industry, she’s a great asset. We’re confident she’s going to be able to hit the ground running and deliver top class results for our clients.”
Penny started her career studying at the City of Glasgow College graduating with distinction before achieving her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Interior Design at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her career took off after a student placement with a design firm in Glasgow helped land her a full-time role with a prominent interior design firm. Over her career, Penny has worked with a host of well-known hotel and hospitality brands including Hilton, Leonardo, Jurys, and JJW Hotels.