ROBB Smillie has joined Ilkley-based property development and investment company Opus North as a retail and leisure specialist from Leeds property consultancy WSB.

After graduating in 2003, he joined AccountAbility, a not-for-profit organisation working with multi-national companies promoting sustainability and corporate responsibility. He later moved into surveying in 2005, working as a development surveyor for Montpellier Estates in Harrogate.

Robb then joined the asset management team at GSD Property Consultants, which was acquired by CBRE in 2008, and moved to WSB last year.

Andrew Duncan Opus North managing director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Robb . He joins at an important time for the company as we continue to expand and embark on new developments.”