Stephen Rought-Whitta Email and Phone Number
Actively seeking new opportunities. Stephen has over 15 years of experience as Department Head and Director of Real Estate Management, Facilities Management and Asset Management across UK, Ireland and European Countries managing sites in the thousands.Stephen has worked across multiple sectors ranging from Corporate Offices, Retail, Hospitality, Government and Health & Fitness and Franchising as an Experienced Senior Real Estate Director who has a proven ability in managing challenging economic environment and implementing Change & Transformation across the property portfolio and business. Stephen has been instrumental in expanding real estate footprint for nationwide expansion and growth for his employers. He has also strategically navigated challenging economic environments to reduce cost base, negotiate & exit unprofitable leases and initiate programme of downsizing. He is an accomplished professional who is highly results-driven with significant experience directing property operations. He has acquired a network of real estate professionals ready to be leveraged in market research for new acquisitions, new business development and maximising business/client relations to deliver objectives. PROJECT DELIVERY ► Opened multiple Head Offices through site acquisition, design phase, construction phase to move-in► Re-purposing use of office space, planning, stripped out, structural alterations, design phase, construction phase, to handover► Accelerated site acquisition for footprint expansion ► Downsizing & Cost Reduction Objectives ► Fixed desk to agile desk to remote working STRATEGIC LEADER & THINKER► Influential leader with in-depth experience and a sustained record of success in B2B and B2C marketplace►An inspirational leader and outstanding team player, who through a collaborative approach creates robust strategies to translate vision into transformational achievements. ►Established a reputation as a transformational leader who is driven by challenges, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence.
Cvs Group Plc
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Interim Head Of Estates NorthCvs Group Plc Feb 2023 - PresentUnited KingdomRESPONSIBLE FOR UK REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO (NORTH)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Managing a Real Estate Portfolio of over 800 leases and 500 service delivery sites across UK, Ireland and Netherlands. ► Managing and reacting to critical lease events and documenting, updating and executing these► Relocating practices to upsize, downsize, or modernise and implement expansion plans by corporate acquisition and organically in to Greenfield sites► Managing a budget of £125m for fit out, acquisition costs including legal fees, relocation costs ► Managing stakeholder relationships between clients, end user and external contractors ► End to end facilities management and finance management KEY CHALLENGE► Significant proportion of portfolio deemed economically and functionally obsolete► Improving the property offering ► Transition from costly project manager builds to simpler and considerably cheaper alternatives KEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered cost savings and cost avoidance on utilities down by 35% across the whole portfolio and continue to grow ‘green’ credentials
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Property Director (Interim)Jollyes Pet Supermarket Feb 2022 - Feb 2023London Area, United KingdomKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Establish a proper property function to manage, enhance and expand the UK property portfolio.► Support the investors using data driven analysis / tools for site selection and acquisition validation.► Consolidated and robust systems put in place to maintain all FM systems and H&S systems.► Manage end to end transaction process to deliver best value and savings. Renegotiating terms with external professionals and Building contractors.KEY CHALLENGES► Company recently undergone PE takeover and targeting aggressive growth.► Managing financial risks.► Limited governance and process.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered a consolidated and robust FM solution for existing estate, saving costs and ensuring total statutory compliance for existing and new stores.► Implemented turnkey process for acquisitions and openings.► Delivered 5 new stores and left a pipeline of a further 5 in process and 12 in negotiation. -
European Property DirectorClaire'S Feb 2020 - Jan 2022United KingdomRESPONSIBLE FOR EUROPEAN REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIOKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Coordinate a UK & European Team for end to end management of EU Real Estate Portfolio► Pioneering innovative and sustainable Real Estate throughout the European business footprint► Redefine current Real Estate spaces, promoting vibrant, eco-conscious, and culturally rich environments for employees► Implement an annual multi-million pound maintenance and repair programme ► Managing stakeholder relationships between clients, end user and external contractors ► End to end facilities management and finance management ADVISORY► Governance of current Real Estate ► Acting as SME to Vice President► Responsible for advising and structuring briefings to Senior Management KEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered effective Governance for current Real Estate to free-up valuable time for Senior Management► Delivered & implemented acquisition plan in Spain, France, Italy and UK► Delivered & implemented strategy for downsizing and exiting sites, implemented change & transformation from a expansionist to consolidating footprint► Delivered multi million pound reduction in rents achieving cost savings and cost avoidance -
Real Estate Change & Transformation ConsultantCabinet Office Dec 2018 - Feb 2020London, England, United KingdomRESPONSIBLE FOR UK CENTRAL GOVERNMENT REAL ESTATEKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Managing Change & transformation of UK Government Estate in to a new Holding Company► Facilities Management and Estate Management of Downing Street, The Cabinet Office, and many other multi-let and single let offices and other services, including medical laboratories ► Managing stakeholder relationships, collaborating with external advisers to design and develop new database and contracts to streamline usage and management of government property.► End to end facilities management and finance management KEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered new procedures & processes to analyse portfolios during on-boarding process as well as solutionised and installed new property management system to meeting department requirements► Delivered office space for the Infected Blood Inquiry -
Head Of PropertyÉnergie Fitness Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Milton Keynes, United KingdomRESPONSIBLE FOR UK REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIOKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Asset Management | Driving performance in Corporate portfolio, managing the transaction end to end for lease/ manage and sell process and ensuring risks during the transaction and lease lifecycle is identified and mitigated or managed ► Coordinate a UK national team for end to end management of site search, selection, acquisition, design phase, build phase, launch phase and after launch care ► Support the Investor Operators/ Franchisees thrive in their leases, using data driven analysis and tools for site selection and acquisition validation► Driving and locking in revenue during the transaction process, renegotiating commercial terms with External Project Managers and Building Contractors KEY CHALLENGES► Fragmented procedures, processes and governance► Company undergoing a sale and/ or IPO, targeting aggressive growth plans► Managing financial risks during transaction ADVISORY► Acted as SME to CEO and to Board of Directors ► Governance of Real Estate PortfolioKEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered change & transformation in establishing a new Property Department► Acquired new Head Office site, managed the fit-out move-in process► Delivered multi-year pipeline of acquisitions to meet growth plans► Delivered standardised Lease Heads of Terms to streamline the transaction management process► Implemented streamlined turn key process for Investor Operators/ Franchisees -
Head Of PropertyAnytime Fitness Uk Mar 2015 - Jun 2017Watford, England, United KingdomRESPONSIBLE FOR UK REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIOKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Asset Management | Driving performance in Corporate portfolio, managing the transaction end to end for lease/ manage and sell process and ensuring risks during the transaction and lease lifecycle is identified and mitigated or managed ► Coordinate a UK national team for end to end management of site search, selection, acquisition, design phase, build phase, launch phase and after launch care ► Support the Investor Operators/ Franchisees thrive in their leases, using data driven analysis and tools for site selection and acquisition validation► Driving and locking in revenue during the transaction process, renegotiating commercial terms with External Project Managers and Building Contractors KEY CHALLENGES► Fragmented procedures, processes and governance► Managing financial risks during transaction ADVISORY► Governance of Real Estate PortfolioKEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Delivered change & transformation in establishing a new multi-disciplinary Property Department► Delivered 76 new sites and multi-year pipeline of acquisitions to meet growth plans, with over 120 potential suitable sites► Implemented streamlined turn key process, streamlined transaction management process to reduce lead times during key milestones► Delivered significant cost savings of 25% psf -
Group Acquisitions DirectorPuregym Mar 2013 - Feb 2015Leeds, England, United KingdomKEY RESPONSIBILITIES► Meeting all regulatory requirements and executing chains of marketing initiatives, including advertisements, and sponsorships for property conferences.► Coordinated with construction team for timely delivery of assigned projects, as per client requirements and company standards.► Managed the process of launching new sites prior to handover within assigned budgets KEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Successfully launched 29 new clubs in 1st year and 34 in 2nd year through creation retained agents network and acquisition of major business opportunities.► Increased business sales and retention by influencing board members for maximisation of available capex and improvement in quality of fit-out -
Head Of EstatesB&M Retail Mar 2010 - Mar 2013Liverpool, England, United KingdomKEY ACHIEVEMENTS► Opened Head Office managing site acquisition, design phase, construction phase to move-in► Delivered change & transformation in establishing a new multi-disciplinary Property Department and External Contractors ► Negotiated numerous contracts for the acquisition of 600,000 sq ft of land for 2nd District Warehouse► Accelerated business growth for the company and exceeded target of 25pa by opening 45 in 1st year, 47 in 2nd year and 50 in 3rd year.► Delivered analysis to identify upgrades and restructuring of stores through strategic negotiation of capex at board-level.► Designed and presented new database for the company to secure information and provided trainings to administrator regarding functionality and report process. -
Head Of PropertyPret A Manger Jan 2008 - Mar 2010London, England, United Kingdom► Delivered reconfiguration of the internal layout and operating model to allow for successful expansion nationwide
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Stephen Rought-Whitta works for Cvs Group Plc
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Stephen Rought-Whitta's current role is Experienced Senior Director in Real Estate Management | Facilities Management | Asset Management | Global Availability.
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