Strategic MD Hire AOC recently appointed a new Managing Director (Thomas Rees) with significant leadership transition. This presents an opportunity to engage the executive sponsor early, align on strategic consultancy needs, and position services to scale with the new leadership’s growth priorities.

Cybersecurity Maturity The company achieved CyberEssentials Plus certification in early 2025, indicating strong data security practices. This can unlock conversations with clients requiring high assurance for sensitive heritage data and potentially expand bidding for security-conscious infrastructure and government projects.

UK Coverage & Scale With offices across the UK and a large, qualified team, AOC can support nationwide and multi-site projects. This enables cross-regional service offerings, rapid mobilization, and bundled packages for clients with complex planning, survey, and excavation needs.

Full-Service Heritage AOC provides a comprehensive suite from planning consultancy to post-excavation conservation, plus a sizable conservations facility. This opens upsell opportunities for integrated heritage and sustainability programs on large infrastructure, housing, and government-led developments.

Community Engagement Edge Strong emphasis on community portfolios and public engagement positions AOC as a partner for citizen-inclusive heritage projects. Sales can target local authorities and developers pursuing inclusive project narratives, public engagement milestones, and heritage-led urban renewal.