Stuart is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and established the Group in 2001.

He formerly worked in private practice as a property consultant for Chesterton, Eric Young & Co and Hamilton Glen.

A qualified accountant, David joined the Group in 2019 to lead the Finance team, originally joining as Group Financial Controller before becoming Finance Director in 2024.

He has over a decade of experience within the property management sector, working for a number of national and international clients as well as working on behalf of large UK pension funds.

David previously worked as a Fund Accountant for First Property, where he was responsible for the day-to-day finance function of the UK commercial property funds.

Prior to that role, he worked for Savills on their largest property management instruction after starting his career at Countrywide.

Stephen has nearly 20 years experience in commercial property and has held senior property management positions as a Director at BTWShiells and CBRE. He has managed a variety of property types across the UK and has a particular specialism in the management, set up and running of shopping centres.

His previous roles have included being responsible for the strategic asset management of the entire occupational and let portfolio of RBS in Scotland.

Stephen is responsible for the property and asset management of the portfolio.

Richard is the centre manager for the Octagon Centre in Burton upon Trent having previously held the role as operations manager for the Octagon Centre.

Carol joined the company in October 2024 with experience working as a PA/Administrator within a private Investment Management Company.

Lyndsay joined the group in 2020 with experience working in a managerial role within the lettings and sales sector.

Kieran joined the team in December 2021 having previously been Purchase Ledger at City Facilities Management (UK) and Purchase Ledger at Norbulk Shipping UK.

Sue is the centre manager for the White Rose Centre in Rhyl. She was previously the centre manager for the Victoria Shopping Centre, Llandudno and also a store manager for Bon Marche.

Joan joined the team in 2021 as our Credit Controller. She previously worked as credit controller for Premier Housewares Ltd, a Wholesale Furniture Supplier specialising in quality furniture, kitchenware and interiors for the trade and interior designers, chasing payment of high value, high volume transactions from well-known suppliers like Wayfair, Aldi and Argos.

Russell joined the company in April 2022 as Centre Manager for The Mercat Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy and has since transferred to The Antonine Centre. Russell has extensive Retail Management experience, having greatly improved the sales performance of some of the largest flagship stores in the UK, notably luxury multinational retailers such as Boots and Hotel Chocolat, as well as multiple supermarkets for The Cooperative Group.

25 years of Retail experience, 17 of which as an Area Manager for Luxury Designer Furniture and well-known high-street fashion retailers, in addition to General Manager roles for Debenhams, The Range & New Look.

Alistair has over 20 years commercial property experience selling businesses from small cafes to large holiday parks whilst working with some of the biggest commercial sales agents in the country.

Gary joined in June 2024 and is a property management professional with an MBA degree and broad property experience spanning 33 years. From executive director, commercial investor, proprietor, consultant, operational, asset, facilities and property management Gary has experienced all level of property investment and management predominantly in the commercial and retail sectors. Gary has a passion for shopping centre re-positioning and couples that with strong innovation, strategic and financial skills.

Barry joined the company in April 2024 after previously working as an Accounts Assistant at Jordan Electrics, where he dealt with all aspects of finance, along with front office duties for the business. Prior to this, Barry worked for LAMH undertaking a variety of finance duties such as purchase ledger.

I join the Octagon Centre with over 20 years’ experience working in retail. I’m so happy to have joined the team and been made to feel so welcome. The Octagon has huge potential, time for us to go and fulfil it!!

Steve joined the company in March 2024 as Centre Manager for the Airedale Shopping Centre in Keighley. Steve has been in shopping centre management for almost 30 years - working up from technical service to Operations Manager and has been at Airedale for 13 years.

Ben joined the company in November 2024 after graduating with a degree in Marketing and gaining experience through internships/volunteering.