Godwin Developments has appointed Lesley Roberts, president of the UK Apartment Association (UKAA), as its new director of BTR operations.
Roberts, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the property sector, was a partner at Allsop and CEO of Allsop letting and management prior to joining Godwin. She has been president of the UKAA for the last four years, is a member of the BPF’s residential board and she was previously chair of Soho Housing Association and held roles at Pinnacle Places, Young Group and City Living London.
At Godwin she will play a pivotal role in helping the company build a £1bn national portfolio.
Matt Chandler, managing director of Godwin Developments, said: “Lesley is one of the most respected industry figures and a pre-eminent advocate of the UK BTR sector, with a superb track record and reputation for strategic and hands-on operational leadership. This is why we are delighted that she is joining us at such a key point in our journey towards the creation of our new BTR proposition.
“Her appointment is yet another demonstration of our commitment to strengthening the in-house team and delivering our strategic ambitions in the sector. We look forward to working with Lesley, leveraging her skills and expertise in BTR to achieve our business objective.”
Roberts added: “It’s fantastic to have joined Godwin Developments at such a pivotal time for both the BTR industry and the business as its portfolio undergoes a significant period of growth. I am delighted to be able to use my many years of expertise in delivering quality homes, placemaking opportunities and exceptional resident experiences to bring Godwin’s pipeline to life as well as build on the company’s positive momentum. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge with the team, working closely with the board and engaging with external stakeholders for the benefit of residents, the company and the wider UK BTR sector.”
