Watkin Jones confirms Pease as CEO

Alex Pease stepped up the become Watkin Jones chief executive on an interim basis in July when predecessor Richard Simpson departed suddenly amid trading difficulties.

The listed building company, which specialises in multi-occupancy buildings such as purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) student halls and build-to-rent (BTR) blocks, has now confirmed Pease in the role.

Alex Pease joined Watkin Jones in 2010 and took on the role of group investment director in 2013. He was appointed chief investment officer in 2021 and joined the board in 2022 …

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