Carter Jonas has appointed Alexandra Houghton as the company’s new head of commercial.
Houghton will take up the role on 1 May 2025 and join the firm’s management board. She succeeds Scott Harkness who has been in the post since 2011.
Harkness is taking on a new position as head of transactions within the commercial division. In an additional leadership shift, Richard Love, who is currently head of building consultancy, will step into the newly created role of head of consultancy.
Houghton has more than 20 years of property experience, specialising in public sector consultancy and advising public and private sector clients on strategy and estate change. She joined the company’s commercial board in 2014.
Richard Bruce, chief executive of Carter Jonas, said: “It is a great pleasure to welcome Alexandra to the management board and celebrate her appointment as head of commercial. I also congratulate Richard and Scott on their new positions, which recognise their valuable contributions and the role they will play in shaping our business in the future. Additionally, I want to thank Scott for his leadership of our commercial division, which has successfully brought us to this point.
“Scott’s drive has supported significant progress in expanding our capabilities and enhancing our service offerings, including notable acquisitions and the recruitment of senior experts nationwide, which have enhanced the balance between our transactional and non-transactional work. This is a real strength of our business, and it remains essential for our sustainable growth.
“As we look to the next stage of our development, I am confident that this new structure, under Alexandra’s leadership, will further strengthen these areas. It will enable our teams to focus on and pursue our business plan, enhancing both our transactional capabilities and consultancy offerings.”
Houghton added: “I am extremely excited to take on this role at such a pivotal time in Carter Jonas’ development. I joined the business in 2014 and have enjoyed being part of its growth over the past 10 years.
“Together with Scott, Richard Love, and other members of our commercial team, we have developed a business that meets the needs of our client base and supports the wider ambitions of the firm. As we embark on Carter Jonas’ five-year vision, we will be continuing both our public and private sector work while enhancing our national transactional capabilities and consultancy services in a number of key areas. I am looking forward to the challenge and to working closely with our team at all levels across the commercial business.”
