I am thrilled to have joined the University of London as the Ex Director of Estates and Property Services. I am looking forward to developing and delivering the exciting new Estates Strategy which will focus on the Bloomsbury campus in the heart of Knowledge Quarter. The delivery of the Estate Strategy will enhance and renew our academic facilities, including the iconic Senate House. Improve and refine our public realm for the use of our students, staff and local community and provide new and improved residential accommodation that will enhance the student experience, whilst ensuring that all developments are undertaken to the highest sustainable standards.So much to look forward to.

The Head of Real Estate and Surface Access at Gatwick is a dynamic challenging role, focused on optimising commercial returns in a customer focused approach. Expanding on my previous role of Head of Real Estate I took on the additional responsibility for Surface Access including the operational day to day running of the site. Strategic development of the airports Surface Access Strategy and key stakeholders including DfT, Network Rail, National Highways, Train Operating companies and transport business partners including National Express, Metro Bus and car rental companies. In the role I have negotiated with DfT and Network Rail the delivery of a £200 m new Rail station which will open in the summer of 2023.

The Head of Real Estate at Gatwick provides an opportunity to operate in a fast moving commercial customer focused business. The role is diverse and challenging and is a facilitator to the smooth operation of the business of running airports. The role is responsible for a £1.1 billion investment portfolio supporting the operational management of the second busiest airport in the UK and an infrastructure site of significant importance to the UK. The role focused on the development of the real estates to support the operation of the airport, optimising commercial revenue through alternative use strategies, key stakeholder management internally and externally with business partners.

Leading the property management team at Gatwick airport to optimise commercial returns in a customer service focused business.

This asset management role was focused on extracting value from specific areas of the estate and the management of the Property Managers to deliver high levels of value adding customer service

The role was accountable for the commercial estate at Cardiff International Airport including all retail products and traditional property offerings.