A highly self motivated Estates leader with over 30 years experience in higher education, retail banking and property consultancy. A strong track record of delivering large and complex Capital Programmes and Estate Strategies through both the development of portfolio strategies to optimise the performance of the estate and the tight financial management of the estates operational cost base. Responsible for over £800m of successful capital delivery at University of Leeds and leading on the efforts to become a Net Zero organisation by 2030.A credible, straightforward and commercial chartered professional with a background in project and commercial management, who builds internal and external relationships quickly, establishing trust both at front line and at executive level. Experienced in high value and complex property development, property procurement and supply chain management.