Summary:
- Get Living has appointed Kate Freer as CEO effective autumn 2026, succeeding Rick de Blaby who is stepping down to pursue a non-executive career after nine years leading the company’s growth and market leadership.
- Freer brings over 25 years of sector experience, including 11 years at Realstar where she helped develop the UK multi-family platform and Uncle brand, and a decade at Blackstone, positioning her to advance Get Living’s growth strategy.
- Gertjan van der Baan, former CEO of Vesteda and current senior adviser, will serve as interim CEO from de Blaby’s departure at the end of May until Freer’s arrival, ensuring leadership continuity during the transition.
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