Strutt & Parker appoints Claire Reynolds as UK head of sales
Strutt & Parker has announced the appointment of Claire Reynolds to the newly created role of UK head of sales, residential.
Reynolds has over 20 years’ experience in the luxury real estate market and joins from UK Sotheby’s International Realty, where she was managing partner.
Prior to this, Reynolds held the position of co-head of prime central London at Savills where she also sat on the UK Residential Operations Board.
Working closely with head of residential, Guy Robinson, Reynolds will use her considerable experience and highly respected reputation to drive sales nationally, especially in London’s prime and super prime residential markets.
Gary Higgins, managing director, Strutt & Parker, commented: “Claire’s appointment reflects our commitment to attracting and investing in the strength of our leadership. With our well-defined strategy and strong senior team, we are well equipped to drive significant growth across our target markets.”
Guy Robinson said: “Caire is a significant addition to the team. As a consummate luxury property professional, she has built a phenomenally successful career and reputation that is renowned across the market. Known for her strategic skillset, loyal client following, and passion for exceptional customer service, she has a consistent track record of elevating and growing businesses.
“The team and I are looking forward to working with her to achieve our ambitious objectives.”
Commenting on her new role, Reynolds added: “Joining Strutt & Parker at this pivotal moment in its strategic direction is an exciting opportunity for me to draw on my unique experience covering both corporate agency and the brokerage model.”
She continued, “I was attracted to Strutt & Parker’s principles of professionalism and integrity, and its agile model within an evolving industry. Our ambitious strategy, combined with access to the high net-worth client base of our shareholder, generates opportunities for further growth in the prime and super prime markets. #
“With culture playing a significant role in the success of any business, Strutt & Parker has a rare blend of talent, expertise and a collaborative ethos within a client-centric model. I look forward to working with our driven team as we shape the new era of this legacy brand.”
Reapit appoints Patrick Aalbers as chief marketing officer
Reapit has announced the appointment of Patrick Aalbers as chief marketing officer (CMO).
Aalbers joins Reapit with more than 20 years of experience leading marketing at high-growth SaaS companies. Most recently, he served as CMO at Aareon Group, a major property management software provider.
As CMO, Aalbers will lead Reapit’s global marketing strategy, overseeing brand, demand generation, product marketing, and communications. He will focus on strengthening Reapit’s market position, aligning marketing with sales, and supporting the company’s FY26 growth goals.
“Patrick brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational execution,” said Mark Armstrong, CEO of Reapit. “His track record in SaaS and his ability to build marketing teams that deliver measurable results make him a great fit for Reapit. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
Patrick Aalbers added: “The company has a strong foundation, a clear vision, and a talented team. I look forward to helping accelerate growth and deliver even more value to our customers.”
Homes for Students appoints new commercial director
Homes for Students (HFS) has appointed Matthew Davies as its new Commercial Director to help bolster the business and support its growth ambitions. Matthew has joined in a milestone year for the purpose build student accommodation specialist, as HFS celebrates a decade in business this year.
Matthew brings with him over 20 years of experience across finance and operations, most recently spending 17 years at major network operator O2 in a variety of senior leadership roles. His career has included positions in commercial finance and financial planning, as well as operational leadership roles such as Head of Value Management and Head of Customer Service.
Commenting on his appointment, Matthew said: “HFS has already been on an amazing journey of growth in the past 10 years, and I’m really excited about helping us fulfil our ambitions in the next decade. I’ll work closely with stakeholders and operational partners to lead initiatives that will help to continue this growth trajectory and deliver a strong performance for the benefit of residents, clients, investors and our team.”
Matthew also has experience in managing the financial mechanisms of a 10-year strategic partner contract and providing governance across operational functions. He will work out of the business’s Harrogate office.
Graham Rogers, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Homes for Students commented on the appointment: “Matthew is going to help us to drive value through both commercial initiatives and customer service excellence with the goal to continue to make continuous improvements for our clients, residents and teams at HFS and the wider group.”
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