Related Argent has appointed Lesley Roberts as the company’s new build-to-rent (BTR) operations director.
Roberts, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, joins from Godwin Developments where she served as director of BTR.
Her appointment coincides with the news that Michael Herrington, who has led Related Argent’s BTR offer since 2022, will return to Related Companies this summer.
Tom Goodall, chief executive director at Related Argent, said: “We’re delighted to have Lesley join us as Related Argent’s BTR operations director. At the same time, I would like to extend my thanks to Michael Herrington for his significant contributions to the business over the past three years and his work propelling forward Related Argent’s BTR portfolio. Lesley’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth, as we look to enhance the Related Argent build-to-rent offer even further. We are committed to our developments for the long term with a vision which goes well beyond delivering high-quality buildings.
“The successful curation and custodianship of exceptional places to live is at the heart of what we do. Our debut BTR development, Author King’s Cross, stands as a testament to this ambition, setting a high benchmark for future projects set to come forward this year across our portfolio.”
Roberts added: “Related Argent is at a springboard moment, having established Author as the leading BTR offer in London, and with the launch of its best-in-class residential offer this spring at The Maple in Brent Cross Town. Related Argent has a deep understanding of how to create amazing places and BTR’s intrinsic role within that. I’m thrilled to be furthering the creation of exceptional communities, working with the team to evolve and grow RA’s best in class BTR operations.”
Kenneth Wong, chairman of Related London and chief operating officer of Related Companies, said: “For the past three years, Michael Herrington has been on assignment with Related Argent sharing best practices and commitment to operational excellence across our BTR portfolio. We are confident he has laid an excellent foundation for future offerings and look forward to welcoming him back to our US team this summer.”
