Developer and manager of residential for rent – Watkin Jones – appoints Adam McGhin as its new Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary.
Joining from Grainger plc where he held the role of Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Adam’s hire strengthens the Group’s executive team.
“We are delighted to welcome Adam to our executive team as our new Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary.
“With the challenges and opportunities that face the UK’s development and construction sector in the current economic climate, we believe that his wealth of experience and strategic insight will be instrumental in helping us drive Watkin Jones forward.
“His leadership in navigating complex regulatory environments will strengthen our position as we continue to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across our projects. On behalf of the Board and all of my colleagues, I welcome Adam to Watkin Jones and look forward to working with him.”
Alex Pease, Chief Executive Officer, Watkin Jones
With over 20 years’ experience, Adam is a qualified solicitor and a Chartered Company Secretary.
“I am excited to be joining the Watkin Jones team at such an important time for the Group. As we continue to address the rapidly changing regulatory landscape and economic challenges, I look forward to working closely with the executive team to drive the Group’s continued growth, its commitment to delivering sustainable schemes and build upon its leading position in the residential for rent sector.”
Adam McGhin, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Watkin Jones
Since 1999, Watkin Jones has delivered over 49,000 student beds across 147 sites.
Recently, the Group completed two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes – The Brook in Bath and Metalworks in Bristol – and refreshed the Kingston Plaza scheme in Kingston, in partnership with specialist rental home third-party manager Fresh.
The Group is also proposing a new PBSA scheme close to Bristol Temple Meads station. It could deliver 374 beds across a six to 11 storey development at a 0.3087 ha brownfield site.
