13/10/2026
Twenty-two years as Block’s sole director. So why has Kenneth changed things now?
Following our recent announcements of the appointment of John Burns and Oliver Shields as new directors, Kenneth Martin has taken some time to share his own thoughts on why now felt like the right moment to strengthen Block’s leadership team.
And as Kenny makes clear in his latest blog, "this isn’t about stepping away".
After 22 years of building and leading Block, it is about starting to share more of the responsibility - with two people he already knows, trusts and has worked alongside for many years.
For Kenny, that familiarity matters, but so do the different strengths John and Ollie bring. Kenny talks about why he wanted people around the table who would bring their own perspective, challenge things and take real ownership of the parts of the business they know well.
As he puts it, "he doesn’t need two more versions of himself."
He wanted people who bring their own experience, challenge things and can take real ownership of the parts of the business they know well.
And just to be clear - Kenny isn’t going anywhere!
He remains very much involved in the day to day running of Block, helping our clients and managing projects. The difference is that he now has John and Ollie alongside him, sharing more of the responsibility for where the practice goes next.
After 22 years as sole director, its a significant change for Kenny and for Block.
Read his full story:
https://blockarchitects.co.uk/journal/building-the-next-20-years-of-block/
