Summary:
- Richard Simpson will lead the development of a £700 million student accommodation and residential pipeline, drawing on over 20 years of sector experience including leadership roles at Watkin Jones and UNITE Group.
- The platform is backed by Australia’s largest pension fund, which committed A$1.1 billion (£500 million) in October, supporting ambitions to become one of the top five UK rental home operators within five years.
- The firm aims to build a market-leading UK living platform focused on resident retention through enhanced service offerings, with Simpson’s appointment central to executing this investment and growth strategy.
Original article:
https://www.propertyweek.com/news/former-olympian-homes-ceo-simpson-joins-500m-living-platform
