UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Alex Isidro as managing director
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the promotion of Alex Isidro to the role of managing director, effective immediately. He has served as the company’s chief operating officer for the past two years, contributing to its strategic growth in the prime and super-prime residential market.
A strong background in real estate includes 12 years at Foxtons, and Isidro has built up an impressive understanding of the UK property market. Since joining UK Sotheby’s International Realty, he has played a critical role in streamlining operations, driving performance and fostering a results-driven culture within the business. It has just reported sales of £588 million for the first half of 2025.
George Azar, chairman of UK Sotheby’s International Realty, said: “We believe in empowering our team members and cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit. Alex has consistently demonstrated these values and his promotion is well deserved. We are proud to recognise talent from within and provide our people with the opportunity to grow alongside the company.”
Isidro commented: “I am honoured to step into this role. I look forward to leading our team into this next phase, strengthening our position in the market and continuing to deliver world-class service and results for our clients and the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.”
Lomond appoints Kate Swann as chair to the board
Lomond has announced the appointment of Kate Swann as chair to the board, to supporting the company’s expansion strategy following on from the partnership investment by ICG in December last year.
Swann has a strong track record of leading high-growth businesses including successful tenures as CEO of WHSmith and SSP Group, where she delivered significant growth and shareholder value. Beyond her CEO roles, she has held a number of non-executive director positions on the boards of prominent companies and is currently chair of IVC Evidensia, Moonpig, Parques Reunidos, and Beijer Ref.
Stuart Pender, the founder and current chair of Lomond, said: “I very much look forward to working with Kate and the other shareholders, in my new role as founder director, to drive forward the growth in Lomond to the scale Kate has achieved in her other portfolio companies.”
Swann commented: “Lomond is an exceptional business – leading the consolidation of the UK market and raising the bar for the sector in terms of landlord and tenant value proposition. I am excited by the significant value creation opportunity that exists through further organic growth initiatives and continued M&A, and I am delighted to bring my experience to help support [CEO] Ed [Philips] and the team on its growth strategy.”
Kitty Halley appointed partner of Harding Green
Kitty Halley will be joining Harding Green as a partner, the latest step in a 10-year career that includes roles at Savills and Wetherell in Mayfair and St James’.
Halley said: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Harding Green. Having worked in the prime central London market for over a decade, I’m now excited to bring that experience closer to home, offering a truly personalised approach to clients across Hertfordshire, London and the surrounding counties. Based in Harpenden – where I grew up and have an in-depth understanding of the area – I look forward to leveraging both my local insight and property expertise to deliver exceptional results.”
Nick Carter, founder and CEO of Harding Green, commented: “We’re very pleased to welcome Kitty to Harding Green. Having worked for two of the most respected firms in Mayfair, she brings deep knowledge of the upper end of the market and a discerning, client-led approach. She will be mainly operating in her home town of Harpenden, as well as Mayfair. Kitty is already well connected with a number of our agents and we feel very fortunate to have her on board.”
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