Housemark announces new CTO appointment
Housemark has accelerated plans to provide next generation analytics for the UK housing sector, bringing in technology and data specialist Andrew Barham as its new chief technology officer (CTO).
Barham has almost two decades’ experience delivering technology-fuelled strategic business transformation and innovation across a range of fast moving, regulated, global companies in the UK, EU and the US.
He joins the organisation from Preventx, a large health-tech company where, as CTO, he led the company’s digital transformation programme and delivered a new global data management system.
He spearheaded the delivery of a new global platform, transforming the use of data and analytics todrive diagnostic testing recommendations, improve diagnosis and accelerate treatment outcomes for patients.
Barham’s’ appointment further strengthens the team at Housemark as it works with landlords to improve the sector’s use of data to drive decisions, channel investment, unlock capacity and transform customer experience.
Housemark’s new CTO will drive plans to use data to define and enhance products, and provide a seamless experience for customers, bringing together disparate data sources and making them accessible to landlords to support them in navigating the current operating environment complexity.
“By joining Housemark, I’m not just looking to scale the business by making sure it taps into the latest data platforms and embraces ML and AI, but I’m excited to be able to innovate for the sector as a whole,” said Barham.
“There’s so much potential for the sector to take significant strides forward when it comes to using data and technology, and to enable landlords to improve tenant experience,” he added.
Rob Griffiths, CEO for Housemark, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to have Andrew on board – his appointment strengthens our technology capability and will also be a benefit to Housemark subscribers and the wider housing sector. We have exciting plans for the next 18 months, simplifying the sectors relationship with data, bringing together disparate data sources, technology platforms and ultimately enabling landlords to deliver more and improve the lives of tenants.”
Savills appoints director to central London investment team
Savills has expanded its Central London investment team with the appointment of James Hiatt, who will join as a director in 2025 following a period of gardening leave, based at the firm’s Finsbury Circus office in London.
Hiatt has over 17 years’ experience specialising in Central London investment. He joins from CBRE, where he held the position of senior director in the central London capital markets team for seven years, prior to which he held positions at BNP Paribas and Avison Young.
Richard Garside, head of central London investment, Savills, said: “We are very pleased to welcome James to the Savills central London investment team. James’ hiring underscores our commitment to enhancing our excellent client offering and further growing our market share on the back of the successes of 2023”.
Henry Adams strengthens planning team with senior hire
The Henry Adams planning & development team, which covers the southern counties including West Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire, has appointed Helen Murch as an associate partner.
Murch moved from her previous position as head of planning at Tandridge District Council to join Henry Adams in Chichester. She has wide-ranging planning experience along with a degree in town planning, an MA in Urban Design, and is a chartered town planner.
Murch spent her initial years in England before moving to New Zealand where she secured a planning degree and gained experience working in development and environmental fields. Upon her return to the UK she gained experience with planning departments in London and the South East including Havant, Surrey Heath, Windsor & Maidenhead, LB Enfield, and most recently, Tandridge – the most easterly of the Surrey local authorities.
She commented: “I want to be able to give back to the community and contribute to better planning decisions. I’m passionate about how we can make improvements in design and green infrastructure to enhance place-making and nature recovery.
“I’m also fascinated by biodiversity, biophilic design and regenerative farming. The Henry Adams portfolio of clients spans all these areas and I’m looking forward to helping to make a positive difference.”
David Adams, partner at Henry Adams, said, “We have had a very successful 2024 so far in terms of successful planning applications and appeals. Helen will be a great addition to the team. She has a huge amount of relevant experience which will benefit our clients and is a highly capable and effective planning expert.”
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