tp bennett strengthens leadership team

tp bennett is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insight to support the practice’s continued growth across key sectors and geographies.

Ash Gupta joins as Director of Masterplanning, bringing over 19 years of international experience in strategic urban design and large-scale masterplanning. With a strong architectural foundation and a decade of leadership across the MENA region, Ash has delivered transformative projects including the Greater Muscat Structure Plan, Ibri Structure Plan and Jeddah North in Oman and Saudi Arabia respectively. His appointment marks a significant step in expanding tp bennett’s presence in the Middle East, following the recent acquisition of Bluehaus in the UAE. Ash’s expertise in front-end visioning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable city planning positions tp bennett to develop new streams of work and deliver integrated, future-ready urban strategies.

Simon Mason joins as Director, bringing a visionary approach to front-end architecture and design, with a track record of success across education, leisure and complex mixed-use projects. A former leader at Foster + Partners and Ridge, Simon has grown teams internationally and was recognised in Building Magazine’s “40 under 40”. His work has a strong focus on people-centric environments, data-driven design, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI. Simon’s appointment further enhances tp bennett’s design-led ethos and supports clients in creating spaces that are healthier, more sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs.

Tom Helliwell returns to tp bennett as a Director in the Interiors division, reinforcing the practice’s workplace strategy team.  With senior roles at Perkins+Will, BDG, and tp bennett previously, Tom brings deep expertise in strategic advisory, change management and workplace transformation. He will continue to support clients in shaping the future of their businesses while driving tp bennett’s growth across fast-expanding international markets.  His return reflects the practice’s strong values and collaborative culture, underpinned by a commitment to delivering trusted, insight-led consultancy that goes beyond design.

These appointments build on tp bennett’s ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, further strengthening the practice’s focus on delivering sustainable, impactful design internationally.