Lomond confirm appointment of Paul Geddes as group CEO
Lomond has confirmed the appointment of former Direct Line and Evelyn Partners chief executive Paul Geddes as its new group CEO, with the leadership change due to take effect in September.
The appointment follows reports earlier this week that Geddes was set to join the property group after stepping down from wealth manager Evelyn Partners. Lomond has now formally announced the move.
Geddes brings extensive experience from the financial services sector, having previously led Direct Line Insurance Group through its 2012 stock market flotation and subsequent entry into the FTSE 100. He has also served as chief executive of NatWest Group’s retail banking division.
He succeeds Ed Phillips, who has led Lomond since 2022 and overseen a period of rapid expansion. During his tenure, the group’s property management portfolio more than doubled from 34,000 to over 70,000 properties, supported by around 40 acquisitions.
Geddes commented: “Lomond is at the forefront of a consolidating UK market, with a compelling and differentiated proposition for both landlords and tenants. There is significant opportunity to build on the company’s strong positioning and achievements to date, through continued organic growth, AI integration, and targeted acquisitions. I am delighted to be joining the Group and look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver the next phase of growth.”
Kate Swann, chair of Lomond, said: “He [Geddes] brings deep experience in driving operational excellence and scaling businesses, and, having worked together previously at Argos, I am confident he is the right partner to continue delivering Lomond’s growth strategy. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Ed for his significant contribution to the business over the past four years.”
Ed Phillips, CEO of Lomond, added: “It has been a privilege to lead Lomond and work alongside such a talented team. Together, we have more than doubled the size of the business and built the UK’s leading national platform. I am proud of what we have achieved, Lomond is well positioned for continued success, and I leave it in excellent hands. I wish Paul and the team every success in the next phase of growth.”
Tori Le Masurier joins Moveli after five years at Knight Frank
Moveli has appointed former Knight Frank Land & New Homes sales manager Tori Le Masurier as the brokerage continues to expand its presence in the South West.
Le Masurier joins after almost five years with Knight Frank in Bristol, where she advised developers, landowners and buyers on residential development and new homes projects across the region.
She brings more than 20 years of experience in the property sector, covering residential sales, valuations, land and development.
Her appointment comes as more experienced agents continue to move into self-employed and brokerage models, attracted by greater flexibility and business ownership opportunities.
Moveli co-founder Ben Littlewood said: “Tori brings an exceptional combination of experience, expertise and professionalism to the Moveli network. Her background with Knight Frank, together with her specialist knowledge of residential sales, land and new homes, makes her a fantastic addition to the business. We are delighted to welcome her to Moveli as we continue to expand our presence across Bristol and the wider South West.”
Gleeson hires land director to drive Yorkshire expansion
Gleeson Homes has appointed Paul Thornton as land director for its Yorkshire region as the housebuilder looks to expand its development pipeline across South, West and East Yorkshire.
Thornton joins the business with more than 15 years’ experience in the housebuilding sector, having previously held roles at Persimmon, Bellway and, most recently, Crest Nicholson Yorkshire, where he served as land director.
In his new position, he will be responsible for identifying and securing land opportunities across the region, supporting Gleeson’s plans to increase housing delivery and grow its land bank.
During his time at Crest Nicholson, Thornton played a key role in establishing and expanding the Yorkshire division, overseeing the acquisition of seven sites and helping build a pipeline capable of delivering around 100 homes this year.
His appointment forms part of Gleeson’s wider strategy to increase housing output, with the company targeting the delivery of 3,000 homes annually over the medium term.
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