Alex Pease
Chief Executive Officer +
Alex Pease
Chief Executive OfficerAlex joined Watkin Jones in 2010 and took on the role of Group Investment Director in 2013. He was appointed as Chief Investment Officer in 2021. In July 2023, Alex took up the Interim Chief Executive Officer role and in November he was appointed Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to Watkin Jones, Alex spent six years in the Savills Residential Investment team where he specialised in brokerage, consultancy and valuation across all residential asset classes.
Alex is a chartered surveyor (MRICS).
Simon Jones
Chief Financial Officer +
Simon Jones
Chief Financial OfficerSimon was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer Designate in May 2024 and assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in June 2024. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of Mapeley Group, the property outsourcing specialist. Prior to this, he held a number of senior finance roles within, amongst others, Bass PLC (now IHG Group PLC), Hilton and Whitbread PLC. Simon is also Group Company Secretary (Designate).
Simon qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG.
Sam Scott
Managing Director - Fresh +
Sam Scott
Managing Director - FreshSam joined as Managing Director of Fresh in 2022 and has a depth of experience in providing contracted services across hospitality, facilities, and project management contracts in the public and private sectors.
Most recently, Sam was Divisional Managing Director for Sodexo responsible for their large corporate clients in the UK&I.
Prior to joining Sodexo in 2013, Sam held senior operational roles in Carillion for over 8 years including in Health and Defence PFIs contracts developing services for workplace, living accommodation and leisure facilities.
George Dyer
Group Investment Director +
George Dyer
Group Investment DirectorGeorge joined Watkin Jones in 2020 as Head of Divestment. He was appointed Group Investment Director in 2023.
George brings a wealth of experience having previously been a partner at Cushman and Wakefield and before that was Head of UK Investment Management at Global Student Accommodation Group.
Adam McGhin
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary +
Adam McGhin
Chief Legal Officer & Company SecretaryAdam joined Watkin Jones in October 2024 and is our Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary. He was previously Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.
Prior to Grainger, Adam served as Deputy General Counsel for the EMEA region at property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield, having joined from international law firm, Clifford Chance.
Adam is a qualified solicitor with in excess of 20 years’ experience, as well as being a Chartered Company Secretary. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Advance Northumberland and Chair of its Renumeration Committee.
Gwyn Pritchard
Managing Director – Construction +
Gwyn Pritchard
Managing Director – ConstructionGwyn joined Watkin Jones Group over twenty years ago, contributing significantly across Homes, BTR, and PBSA. Gwyn’s excellent leadership and extensive construction knowledge have consistently driven success and growth, making him a key member of Delivery.
Michael Bunyan
Group Development Project & Cost Director +
Michael Bunyan
Group Development Project & Cost DirectorMichael joined Watkin Jones Group in 2022 with 20 years of experience to head up development, project and cost management.
Michael previously joined from iQ Student Accommodation and prior to that held positions at K2 Consultancy and Capita.
Alex Pease
Chief Executive Officer +
Alex Pease
Chief Executive OfficerAlex joined Watkin Jones in 2010 and took on the role of Group Investment Director in 2013. He was appointed as Chief Investment Officer in 2021. In July 2023, Alex took up the Interim Chief Executive Officer role and in November he was appointed Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to Watkin Jones, Alex spent six years in the Savills Residential Investment team where he specialised in brokerage, consultancy and valuation across all residential asset classes.
Alex is a chartered surveyor (MRICS).
Simon Jones
Chief Financial Officer +
Simon Jones
Chief Financial OfficerSimon was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer Designate in May 2024 and assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in June 2024. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of Mapeley Group, the property outsourcing specialist. Prior to this, he held a number of senior finance roles within, amongst others, Bass PLC (now IHG Group PLC), Hilton and Whitbread PLC. Simon is also Group Company Secretary (Designate).
Simon qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG.
Sam Scott
Managing Director - Fresh +
Sam Scott
Managing Director - FreshSam joined as Managing Director of Fresh in 2022 and has a depth of experience in providing contracted services across hospitality, facilities, and project management contracts in the public and private sectors.
Most recently, Sam was Divisional Managing Director for Sodexo responsible for their large corporate clients in the UK&I.
Prior to joining Sodexo in 2013, Sam held senior operational roles in Carillion for over 8 years including in Health and Defence PFIs contracts developing services for workplace, living accommodation and leisure facilities.
George Dyer
Group Investment Director +
George Dyer
Group Investment DirectorGeorge joined Watkin Jones in 2020 as Head of Divestment. He was appointed Group Investment Director in 2023.
George brings a wealth of experience having previously been a partner at Cushman and Wakefield and before that was Head of UK Investment Management at Global Student Accommodation Group.
Adam McGhin
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary +
Adam McGhin
Chief Legal Officer & Company SecretaryAdam joined Watkin Jones in October 2024 and is our Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary. He was previously Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.
Prior to Grainger, Adam served as Deputy General Counsel for the EMEA region at property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield, having joined from international law firm, Clifford Chance.
Adam is a qualified solicitor with in excess of 20 years’ experience, as well as being a Chartered Company Secretary. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Advance Northumberland and Chair of its Renumeration Committee.
Gwyn Pritchard
Managing Director – Construction +
Gwyn Pritchard
Managing Director – ConstructionGwyn joined Watkin Jones Group over twenty years ago, contributing significantly across Homes, BTR, and PBSA. Gwyn’s excellent leadership and extensive construction knowledge have consistently driven success and growth, making him a key member of Delivery.
Michael Bunyan
Group Development Project & Cost Director +
Michael Bunyan
Group Development Project & Cost DirectorMichael joined Watkin Jones Group in 2022 with 20 years of experience to head up development, project and cost management.
Michael previously joined from iQ Student Accommodation and prior to that held positions at K2 Consultancy and Capita.