Obsidian, the strategic land business owned by Martin’s Properties, has appointed Polly Troughton as chief executive officer.
Troughton, who was most recently managing director of St Modwen Logistics, succeeds Olly Meyerson who has been a key figure in the company’s development over the past five years.
Tom Martin, chairman of Obsidian, said: “We are delighted to welcome Polly to lead the Obsidian team and drive the business forward. Polly’s extensive experience, track record of success, and leadership in the real estate sector allied to the strong senior management team in Obsidian make her the ideal candidate to oversee the business. Her expertise and proven ability to drive growth allied to a growing portfolio of opportunities will enable the businessto continue its success.”
Troughton added: “I am delighted to join the Obsidian team and the wider Martin’s Properties family. It is an exciting time for the business to capitalise on the momentum built over the last five years and the exceptional land bank of opportunities secured. The government’s recent focus on development presents significant opportunities for us, and I look forward to working with our team and partners to grow our business and deliver high-quality developments that will contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.”
