Carla Burnett promoted to head of operations at The Depositary and granted ownership stake
The Depositary has announced the promotion of Carla Burnett to the role of head of operations, and the allocation of shares in the company.
In her new role, Burnett, who has worked at The Depositary team for the past four years, will be tasked with steering The Depositary towards growth while maintaining a service for existing clients.
“Carla’s dedication to The Depositary’s success has been remarkable,” said An Deckers, co-founder of The Depositary. “Her exceptional track record and unwavering commitment to our clients have been invaluable to our growth and success.”
“Promoting her to Head of Operations and granting her shares in the business is not just a recognition of her past achievements but an investment in our bright future together,” she added.
Kristjan Byfield, co-founder, commented: “Carla’s belief in our concept and objectives at The Depositary has been unquestionable. Working with her the last 4 years has been a delight and we wouldn’t be where we are today without her. With that in mind, we are delighted to both promote and welcome her as a Shareholder to the business and we are really excited to see what this next phase of her career with us has in store.”
Winkworth St John’s Wood office expansion
Winkworth’s St John’s Wood office has expanded – with house specialist Neville Serlui joining the team.
Serlui has more than 30 years’ experience as a senior negotiator in the prime north west London’s property market.
Neil Sloam, MD and franchisee of Winkworth St John’s Wood, Maida Vale and West Hampstead offices, said: “Neville has an outstanding reputation in the North West London property market, handling the sales of the most coveted houses in the area, always with absolute discretion which is reflected by loyal and longstanding clients – local residents as well as high net worth international buyers and investors.”
Serlui added: “I have known Neil and the team for many years and I am so excited to be part of Winkworth and everything it stands for – a high profile brand with a nationwide network and international reach, delivering an unparalleled service to its clients.”
Redrow chief to co-chair Future Homes Standard implementation board
Redrow chief executive Matthew Pratt and civil servant Catherine Adams have been appointed co-chairs of the Future Homes Standard implementation board.
The role of the board is, as its name suggests, to identify and monitor issues and actions required to deliver the 2025 Future Homes Standard for new homes.
Over the next three years the board will focus on pushing house-builders to meet climate and environmental goals, including water efficiency improvements and biodiversity net gain.
Pratt said: “Transitioning to new, low carbon forms of energy is vital for both the industry and our customers. As house-builders, we are in a unique position to deliver high quality, more efficient homes for customers, that also respond to the climate needs of our country.
“It will continue to be one of Redrow’s highest business priorities, and something we actively invest in through new technologies and partnerships. No individual business can achieve the pace of change required alone, and I’m looking forward to driving forward even greater collaboration to deliver homes that are future fit for our people and our planet.”
Matthew Pratt will co-chair the board with Catherine Adams, director of building systems and net zero at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. Other board members include representatives from Citizens Advice, Homes England, the Home Builders Federation and the National House Building Council.
Adams added: “This forum will ensure that the myriad of processes, people and products that go into our housebuilding industry are properly prepared for what is going to be a welcome, but challenging step change in the energy efficiency of our homes.”
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