Lurot Brand appoints Peggy Lurot as managing director
London estate agency, Lurot Brand, which specialises in the sale and rental of mews properties, has appointed Peggy Lurot as managing director.
French-born, Peggy was brought up in the world of estate agency and has lived happily between London and Wiltshire for the last 25 years. Her successful property career began in the South of France, where her parents had three estate agencies. Over the years, she has worked in various sectors of the property industry on both sides of the Channel, including sales, rentals, management, marketing and business development in France and the UK.
Lurot Brand holds a special place in her heart as she is the daughter-in-law of the firm’s founders, Kati, and the late Antoine Lurot. Having initially worked as a sales negotiator at Lurot Brand, she later started the company’s first marketing department.
She says that her focus and dedication will be to prioritise Lurot Brand’s reputation and respect for its clients and all those in the mews community.
Peter Stevenson joins LSL Property Services as chief operating officer
Peter Stevenson will be joining LSL Property Services as chief operating officer for financial services in September, subject to regulatory approval.
Previously, Stevenson has worked for Santander, HSBC and most recently Barclays as director of transformation and operational oversight.
Richard Howells, group managing director for LSL Financial Services, said: “Peter’s background in lending operations and technology is an important strategic appointment in the continuing transformation of our financial services brands. He has a strong track record of delivering data infrastructure across the end-to-end operational model, and understands how to shape and deliver digital, automation and efficiency – optimizing cost and improving customer experience.
“He is a strategic leader with proven delivery across multiple aspects of a high performing and transformational operational business. His experience of managing a complex portfolio of regulatory transformation including both technology and operational change delivery will be invaluable as we move forward.”
Stevenson added: “I am thrilled to be joining such an ambitious and fast-growing business and look forward to helping the firm deliver its strategic vision.”
Savills appoints auctions director
Savills has appointed Ben Hodge, a seasoned commercial auctions specialist, as a director within its established auction business.
With more than a decade of experience, he joins from Allsop where he played a key role in the sale of commercial assets below £5m as well as assisting with the firm’s marketing and data strategy. Hodge’s appointment follows the arrival of Gary Murphy, who joined Savills from Allsop in June 2023.
At Savills, he will focus on expanding the company’s commercial offerings across all price points, particularly larger portfolios that present high-yield opportunities and long-term value for investors and developers.
Robin Howeson, head of Savills auctions commented: “Ben brings over a decade’s worth of experience having operated solely in the commercial arena. His specialism will be a highly valuable asset to the business and a driving force for commercial assets across all price points.
“His appointment underscores our commitment to growing market share and to enhance our offering to our clients. Together, with the success of our online mixed catalogues and auctions, I am confident that we will continue to set and break records within the industry.”
Ben Hodge, director, Savills auctions, said: “The growth of Savills’ auction department in recent years has been phenomenal and their approach to auctions with live-streaming has opened bidding up to all users, not just online but telephone and proxy too. This is of huge advantage to buyers and sellers alike.
“The potential to utilise the undisputed Savills network and apply it to the commercial auctions sector will help us fulfil the tremendous potential out there for the benefit of our clients.”
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