John D Wood & Co. appoints Shaun-Lloyd Griffiths
John D Wood & Co., part of Connells, has appointed Shaun-Lloyd Griffiths as its new head of client services.
Griffiths brings nearly 15 years of experience in real estate and sales leadership to the role, having spent his career to date at Foxtons, where he most recently served as director of operations.
His expertise lies in recruiting, cultivating and developing top tier talent.
“I utilise industry insights and data-driven decision making to optimise sales performance and expand market share,” he stated on social media. “My leadership philosophy is centred upon recognition, motivation and positive performance management to enable individuals and teams to thrive.”
Reflecting on Griffiths’ appointment, Polly Ogden Duffy, managing director at John D Wood, said: “Shaun’s experience will be highly valuable in shaping the next phase of our client service strategy during this important period of growth. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”
CBRE strengthens affordable housing offering with strategic hire
CBRE has appointed Paul Hawkey as a senior director in its Residential Capital Markets team.
Hawkey joins CBRE after a tenure at Knight Frank, where he spent over nine years and most recently led the affordable housing investment team. His experience also includes key roles at Catalyst Housing, now part of the Peabody Trust.
Hawkey commented: “I am pleased to be joining CBRE at this hugely exciting time for the Affordable Housing sector. The market is going through an important period of growth, with an ever growing number of investors looking to access the sector. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and expertise in this field to new and existing clients at CBRE.”
CBRE’s Residential Investment Advisory provides a range of advisory and transactional services, working with developers, investors, registered providers, local authorities and government bodies to facilitate the delivery of affordable homes.
Justin Carty, head of Residential Investment Advisory at CBRE, added: “It’s an important time for the sector, with the recent allocation of £39bn which is a much-needed injection for affordable housing. The sector has faced a myriad of challenges, that has seen affordable housing delivery, particularly in London, stall, and there are still significant planning and delivery challenges that developers are facing, which need to be overcome to meet housing needs.
“Paul’s appointment reflects the increasing activity in the market and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. His extensive knowledge and experience of funding affordable housing schemes, alongside his experience of working for a Registered Provider, will make him a valuable asset to our team as well as the wider business. We are thrilled to welcome him to CBRE.”
Jemma McAndrew joins Savills as a director
Savills has appointed Jemma McAndrew as a director in its Recoveries and Receivership team, based at the firm’s Finsbury Circus House office in London.
McAndrew joins from Cushman and Wakefield, where she was a partner in the Receivership & Recovery Solutions team. With over 25 years of experience advising banks, lenders, and insolvency practitioners on distressed assets, NPLs, and property loan books across all property classes, she brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
McAndrew will work within the established team, led by Kevin Mersh and Matthew Nagle.
Nick Harris, head of UK and Cross Border Valuation at Savills, says: “Jemma has a fantastic skillset that will enhance the scope and breadth of Savills Recoveries and Receivership team, particularly at a time when the number of distressed loans is increasing and lenders are seeking experienced professionals to navigate complex and challenging positions with a view to maximising debt recovery.”
Jemma McAndrew, added: “I will continue to be able to offer clients innovative solutions for recovering debt secured on property in a challenging market and will have the benefit of drawing upon the expertise that exists within Savills across all property sectors.”
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