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Richard Bourne
Chief Executive Officer
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David Brown
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Martin
Chairman
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Mike Hussey
Non-Executive Director
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Rex Newman
Non-Executive Director
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Keith Mansfield
Non-Executive Director
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Emma Carlton-Smith
Non-Executive Director
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Sam Humphrey
PA/EA to Chief Executive Officer
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Sophie Betts
EA to Chairman & CFO
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Brook Stotesbury
Head of Commercial Asset Management & Investment
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Keith Feesey
Facilities Manager
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Danielle Juste
Property Administration Manager
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Gary Sherwin
Head of Transactions
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James Hall
Investment Manager
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Becky Milne
Residential Manager
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Matt Bird
Senior Development Manager
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Chris Darke
Design Manager
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Graham Walsh
Office Manager/ Team Assistant
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Raj Bhandal
Financial Manager
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Alex Korablev
Property Accountant
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Anisa Ahmad
Purchase Ledger Controller
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Ben Jones
Financial Accountant
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Stephanie Gaudoin
Financial Accountant
Richard Bourne
Chief Executive Officer
ROLE:
Richard is the Chief Executive Officer of Martin’s Properties, responsible for the overall management and performance of the business and team. He is a member of the main Board, Capital Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Richard graduated from the University of Reading with a BSc (Hons) in Land Management and an MSc in Urban Planning and Development. He subsequently qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and gained a Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.
Richard previously worked for John Laing Property and Kier Property undertaking various commercial development projects. He was also Head of Property at RO Real Estate for over 12 years, where he was responsible for doubling the NAV of the investment and development portfolio in excess of £100m over 9 years.
INTERESTS:
Richard is a keen amateur sportsman including cycling, running, tennis, golf, shooting, fishing, skiing and motorsport (he used to play Rugby and Cricket but now it hurts too much!). He also holds a private pilots licence and enjoys a challenge, having completed the 2015 London marathon in 3 hrs 39 mins, the 2017 Mud Sweat and Tears challenge of 103km in under 24 hours and the 2019 ELIFAR Thames Path 100km Ultra Marathon in 12hrs 30mins – non-stop! Richard has also launched ABLING, a charitable venture that connects a community of people who are terminally ill or under charitable care with members of the public who are able to donate their time, skills and fun activities to make help people in that community to tick off their bucket list or provide help. Additionally during and following the Covid-19 crisis, the community has been extended to include vulnerable members of the public and the NHS front line workers.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road
FAVORITE PLACE:
Tuscany, Italy – amazing scenery, friendly people and great food and wine.
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty” Winston Churchill
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Because of my surname it would have to be Matt Damon!
- jemma.williams@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0116
David Brown
Chief Financial Officer
ROLE:
David oversees all things financial with responsibility for budgets, funding, cash flow management, accounts and audits.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
David graduated from Christ’s College, Cambridge with a degree in Computer Science, and then completed his professional training as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG.
David spent 17 years in senior finance roles at Greene King, before progressing to CFO roles at property company Market Tech, restaurateur Byron Burger and most recently media business Bonhill Group.
INTERESTS:
David enjoys spending time with his family, endeavouring to wear his two young boys out by cycling them around the City of Cambridge where they live. He can also often be found practicing his punting skills on the River Cam. He is passionate about all things culinary, and obsessive in his desire to make the perfect coffee. While by no means claiming to be fit, David enjoys rolling around in the mud at silly hours in the morning with his military-fitness club.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Chin Chin Labs – best ice cream in London!
FAVORITE PLACE:
Southwold, Suffolk – great for the boys and the best fish and chips around. Who says you need to go abroad?
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Jack Black – he’s very funny and his surname is a colour too!
- david.brown@martins-properties.co.uk
- 079 1055 2777
Tom Martin
Chairman
ROLE:
Tom is Chairman of the Board. He has responsibility for holding management to its strategic goals and in ensuring the Board is effective and suitably experienced.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
After college, Tom trained as a valuation and development Surveyor with Chesterton. Through his career he has worked both in advisory and principle roles, and has over thirty years of property investment, asset management and development experience. Prior to his current role, Tom was Chief Executive of Grange Management and an Executive Director of Affinity Sutton Group, one of the largest independent providers of affordable housing in the UK.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
The Abingdon
FAVORITE PLACE:
The French Riviera
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
Success is where preparation and opportunity meet
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Rick Blaine
- 020 7881 0102
Mike Hussey
Non-Executive Director
Mike is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He is recognised as one of the key experts in the Central London property market. He is a prolific developer, responsible for a number of the landmark schemes built in the capital in the last 20 years.
Before founding Almacantar, Mike spent seven years at Land Securities plc, the largest property company in the UK, where he was an Executive Board Director with responsibility for the London portfolio and Strategic Land portfolio.
Prior to Land Securities, Mike was responsible for all property transactions at the Canary Wharf Group, as Head of Leasing and Marketing, where his team transacted 9.3m sq.ft (900,000 sq.m).
Mike is a Trustee of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Governor of Southbank Centre Limited. He was an Independent Director of Taylor Wimpey plc between July 2011 and July 2018
Rex Newman
Non-Executive Director
ROLE:
Rex is a non-executive director of Martin’s Properties, sharing responsibility with his fellow non-executives for good corporate governance and oversight of executive management. He is a member of the main Board, Capital Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Rex is a solicitor with over 35 years of professional experience in private practice and the long term managing partner of the London law firm, Wallace LLP. He is a trustee of a number of family and philanthropic organisations. As well as a solicitor, he is a member of the New York Bar and an accredited mediator. Rex has been associated with the Martin family and business for over 10 years and was appointed as an independent family trustee in 2010.
INTERESTS:
Rex is an enthusiastic walker, a keen skier and a student of political and military history.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
The Beachcomber at Barton-on-Sea – a great place for breakfast after early morning sailing.
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Zermatt, Switzerland to which he returns every year, having learned to ski there aged 10.
FAVOURITE SAYING:
“Brevity is the soul of wit”.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Jeff Goldblum.
Keith Mansfield
Non-Executive Director
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Keith joined PwC in 1986, qualified as a chartered accountant and subsequently joined the partnership in 1996. He was promoted to London Chairman in 2011 and served in that role for 7 1/2 years. Keith left PwC in December 2018 and now has multiple non executive roles.
INTERESTS:
Golf, walking, nature and conservation
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Belamy’s. Food that looks like food
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Seville
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
‘No plan survives contact with the enemy’ – Several sources
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Lieutenant Dunbar in Dances with Wolves
Emma Carlton-Smith
Non-Executive Director
ROLE:
Emma is the Martin family appointed Non-Executive Director on the Board. She is chair of the Martin Charitable Trust, overseeing the Martin family’s philanthropic activities and also chair of the Martin Family Council, the interface between the family shareholders and the business.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Emma graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a BA (Hons) in English and Marketing.
Before becoming a Non-Executive Director, Emma worked for Martin’s Properties for over 13 years and was responsible for all areas of marketing and design, including the interior design of the residential portfolio. Prior to this, Emma headed up the Corporate Sales and Marketing division of Club Med UK. She also worked in marketing at Scott Dunn for 6 years.
Sam Humphrey
PA/EA to Chief Executive Officer
ROLE:
Sam is PA/EA to Richard Bourne. Sam is responsible for managing Richard’s daily schedule and assisting with his day to day responsibilities from travel and diary management through to strategy, process and procedures. Sam assists with writing committee papers and acts as a bridge between Richard, the team, the Board and the shareholders. She also takes the lead on our ESG programme to help ensure that Martin’s Properties are doing all we can to protect and support our local communities and the environment.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Sam moved from South Africa to the UK in 2012. She previously worked as a Legal PA in South Africa before making the change to the Property Sector in London. Sam started her London career as a Team Secretary and now has over 9 years’ experience as an EA/PA at Board level.
INTERESTS: Travel, reading, cooking, fitness, coffee, and wine
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Margot, Covent Garden
FAVORITE PLACE: Cape Town, South Africa. Excellent wine!
FAVORITE SAYING/S: Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans – John Lennon
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE: Gina Carano
- sam.humphrey@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0116
Sophie Betts
EA to Chairman & CFO
ROLE:
Sophie is EA to Tom Martin and David Brown. She is deeply involved in all of their roles, helping them coordinate their schedules, meetings and output. She also coordinates the work of the Family Council and its activities including the Family Council and charitable trust and is a key link between the shareholders and the business.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Sophie has over 20 years’ experience in the Property and Finance sectors supporting all levels of seniority. Having started out her supporting career as a receptionist within a PR/ Sales & Marketing consultancy Sophie has developed her skill set as an Office and Facilities Manager and Personal Assistant within property investment and construction most recently, providing her with an array of diverse experience.
INTERESTS:
Sophie loves keeping active, going for long walks in the countryside, gym and have even taken up golf. She loves spending time with her family and friends.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Sophie’s Steakhouse – best steak in town!
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Mexico
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
It is what it is
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Rebel Wilson
- sophie.betts@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0102
Brook Stotesbury
Head of Commercial Asset Management & Investment
ROLE:
Brook is responsible for setting and implementing asset strategies to maximise the performance of the commercial portfolio. He is also responsible for building on customer relationships; marketing, acquisition, leasing and disposal of assets; minimising leasing voids, reducing property costs and maximising income.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Brook graduated from the University of the West of England in 2004 with a degree in Real Estate Valuation Management. He started his career at Kenningtons where he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and worked as a Central London Office Agent. He then joined Hoddell Stotesbury Morgan as an investment agent where he spent 10 years specialising in the acquisition and disposal of commercial property. In 2018, Brook joined Martin’s Properties as Commercial Asset Manager.
INTERESTS:
Brook enjoys the outdoors, he’s a (fair weather!) sportsman and particularly enjoys skiing, golf, cycling and fishing.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Hotel Costes (Paris) – A rare treat but worth every penny!
FAVORITE PLACE:
Mallorca – 300 days of sunshine a year, need I say more! The island’s dramatic mountain range and costal scenery offers endless activities all year round!
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
‘A goal without a plan is just a wish’
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Leonardo Dicaprio
- brook.stotesbury@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0123
Keith Feesey
Facilities Manager
ROLE:
Keith is responsible for the management and planning of the day to day maintenance and operation of our properties, ensuring that our customers have the most suitable working and living environments possible.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Prior to joining Martin’s, Keith was Team Lead of Property FM Services at QuinetiQ, and before that he spent ten year at Savills as Regional Head of Facilities. Keith has vast experience in IT, project and facilities management, working with the Ministry of Defence and managing security and reception at London Stock Exchange. He has also worked as Head of Operations, managing logistics and security services at Olympic park and the Shard.
INTERESTS:
A very keen Golfer
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Vall de Cavall Tabas Bar in Ascot
FAVORITE PLACE:
Mijas, Spain
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
The way to get started is quit talking and begin doing it
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Lewis Collins
- keith.feesey@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0101
Danielle Juste
Property Administration Manager
ROLE:
Danielle provides full support to the property team. She performs various property management, facilities management and administrative tasks and is responsible for the coordination of maintenance works
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Danielle graduated from the University of Reading with joint honors in History and English Literature. After graduating Danielle went on to work for the Whittington Hospital Imaging department as the MRI Bookings Coordinator and an Ultrasound Assistant in the evenings. After this experience she went on to complete her CELTA teaching qualification and taught English as a second language to children and adults in Madrid, Spain. Returning from sunny Spain, she focused her attention in the property industry and was a Property Manager for over a year at Marsh & Parsons. Here she learnt how to effectively manage all aspects of a property, from reactive emergency works to refurbishment supervision. Having completed her ARLA in December 2019 she felt the need to take the next step in her career in the property industry, which is how she found herself at Martin’s Properties.
INTERESTS:
In her free time Danielle enjoys running for charity events, reading the latest thrillers and baking to varying degrees of success (according to her family and friends).
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Mem & Laz in Angel, Islington. Best seafood pasta in town!
FAVORITE PLACE:
Ile Aux Cerfs, Mauritius – more affectionately (and inaccurately) known as ‘Danielle’s Island’ by Danielle and her family.
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
‘You get what you give’
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Rosario Dawson
- danielle.juste@martins-properties.co.uk
- 0207 881 0110
Gary Sherwin
Head of Transactions
ROLE:
Gary focuses on our investment strategy – as we look to grow and diversify the portfolio. This includes the identification and co-ordination of new investment opportunities and leading on acquisitions.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Gary graduated from South Bank University with a BSc(Hones) in Estate Management and then qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Gary has 30 years experience in the UK property market. Almost 17 years were at Land Securities as Investment Director/ Head of Retail Investment where he led some of the REITs largest transactions including creation of several join venture partnerships plus sales and acquisitions of major shopping centres. He then moved to Aviva Investors where he was Head of UK Investment Transactions for 5 years and created a dedicated investment team, responsible for all UK real estate fund sales and acquisitions. The team completed over £7bn of transactions during this time. He was part of the real estate Senior Leadership Team and voting member of the Real Estate Global Investment Committee. Gary also spent 7 years as a member of the Investment Property Forum, Operational Board.
INTERESTS:
Cycling, running and yoga to various degrees of competency! Watching football now more than playing. He also enjoys watching great films and is keen to support the education of future generations being Governor of a secondary school.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Vasco & Piero’s – most authentic Italian restaurants!
FAVORITE PLACE:
Cote Sauvage.
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving – A Einstein.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan.
- gary.sherwin@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0113
James Hall
Investment Manager
ROLE:
James is responsible for portfolio analysis, producing portfolio strategies and identifying future areas of investment and development. He is involved in investment origination and acquisition due diligence, portfolio performance and research-led elements of the business.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
James graduated from the University of Exeter with first class honours and has an MSc in Real Estate from Cass Business School. He began his professional career at APAM in 2015 as an Investment Analyst focusing on acquiring regional commercial assets across the UK. He then joined Northridge Capital in 2017 where he was an Associate targeting UK office and student opportunities and residential developments in London.
INTERESTS:
In his spare time, James is a keen sportsman and enjoys golf, tennis, skiing and cricket.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Chez Dany in Verbier – great Swiss food and views of the Alps.
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Verbier, Switzerland.
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Bruce Willis…
- james.hall@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0119
Becky Milne
Residential Manager
ROLE:
Becky is responsible for building customer relationships; liaising with residential customers in all aspects of property management; furnishing and dressing new and old properties, marketing, letting, retaining customers and disposal of residential assets. She also has the responsibility of minimizing voids, maximizing income and reducing property costs.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Becky studied Public Relations at the University of Westminster. She went on to work for Taylor Wimpey in PR and then joined her family property development business in 2015 where she looked after the commercial and residential portfolio and had a varied role which included; property design, interior design, marketing, sales, health and safety, land acquisition and managed the website and social media.
INTERESTS:
Travelling, skiing, shooting and photographs
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
The Old Parsonage, Oxford
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Rome
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough – Mae West
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Sienna Miller
- becky.milne@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0104
Matt Bird
Senior Development Manager
ROLE:
Matt is and responsible for overseeing all development activities across the business.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Matt has worked closely with investors and owners to maximise capital values through the creation and delivery of sustainable, best in class, property developments across a broad spectrum of risk profiles and asset classes. He has led and managed large complex city centre developments and master plans for a range of clients and funders including Royal London, The Crown Estate, CORE, Derwent London, and the City of London Corporation. He brings a clear focus on identifying the optimum solutions by simplifying complex and competing influences into clear strategic options leading to robust investor decision making along with a strong commercial ability and awareness, and a continual focus on both the financial and non-financial metrics.
During his early career he gained a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience in project and commercial management within consultancy which has proved invaluable in delivering investor aspirations with certainty.
INTERESTS:
Matt enjoys trying to keep fit via a stop start cycling career, skiing and walking the dog as well as listening to music, going to gigs and watching rugby whenever time allows.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Le Gavroche, London.
FAVORITE PLACE:
Bantham Beach, Devon.
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
… let’s make it happen.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Telly Savalas.
Chris Darke
Design Manager
ROLE:
As Design Manager, Chris coordinates Martin’s design strategy as part of the project management team. Working closing with Martin’s Asset Managers and Head of Development, Chris project manages smaller scale projects, whether refurbishment or capitalised repair works, working closely with the design team and contractors from conception to completion and ensuring coordination with Facilities Management and their on-going maintenance requirement. Chris also acts as client representative in the oversight of tenant’s commercial works.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Chris graduated from the University of Kingston with a BA (Hons) in Architecture. He then worked in the film and television industry in both production and AD (directing) roles before taking on the property and facilities management position at Teddington Studios after purchase from Pearson. Following a successful sale and lease-back of the Studios Chris moved into construction project management full-time, focusing on residential and commercial refurbishment in London and the South East, before joining Martin’s Properties.
INTERESTS:
Cycling almost anywhere in search of good architecture and design, Chris’s enthusiasm also veers towards a perfectly timed overtaking manoeuvre at Silverstone or a centimetre perfect assist at Stamford Bridge, with that modulated by a Beethoven string quartet or any French Impressionist. That soft focus extends to a well shot film but sharpens at the theatre.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
La Delizia, in Chelsea Manor Street – the perfect Italian restaurant. And La Colombe D’Or, once in a blue moon.
FAVORITE PLACE:
Venice’s appeal never tires, Hong Kong’s work ethic never ceases to enthrall, but the development of Portugal’s modern architecture firmly places Porto on the map. Japan is also on the cards.
FAVORITE SAYING/S:
“That’s intriguing” to my family’s (and now others) consternation!
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Robert Donat’s role in the original 39 Nine Steps
- chris.darke@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0108
Graham Walsh
Office Manager/ Team Assistant
ROLE:
Graham is responsible for assisting the team in a secretarial role and also ensuring that the office runs efficiently on a day to day basis.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Graham moved from Cork, Ireland to London in 2013 and has worked as an office administrator for various companies. In 2017, he began working for Dunsin Surveyors in London Victoria as their deputy office manager. Graham managed the company’s IT needs, HR and recruitment, social media and the ISO 9001 operation.
INTERESTS:
Interior design, creative design, photography, travelling
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Ta Ke, Ealing
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Paris!
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
Environment dictates design
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Cillian Murphy
- graham.walsh@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0100
Raj Bhandal
Finance Manager
ROLE:
Raj is responsible with assisting financial, management and tax reporting. Assisting the CFO Finance Director in delivering a best in class Finance function and supporting the finance team in implementing changes to drive efficiency and assistance with commercial projects.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Raj graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and subsequently qualified as Chartered Accountant with Lubbock Fine where she enjoyed working as part of a team on client audits and completing audits through to completion. Raj then spent two years working for a global commercial real estate developer and gained experience in management, statutory and tax reporting, cash management and implemented processes to increase transparency.
INTERESTS:
Raj enjoys hiking, psychological thrillers, playing with her nephew and challenging herself in the gym.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Her mum’s cooking, specifically her homemade saag!
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Yosemite.
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
Let it go.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Alex Korablev
Property Accountant
ROLE:
Alex is responsible for tenant accounting, including issuing all monthly and quarterly demands including rent, insurance and on account service. His role includes credit control and service charges reconciliation. Alex also has the responsibility of updating our Property Management system with new tenancies and reviews.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
While completing course as a Master degree student in University of West London, Alex has started his career in property business with a local estate agent Citydeal Estates as a property accountant. It was a great learning platform to gain valuable experience not only as a client accountant but as a company accountant. Alex has a proven track record in delivering accurate accounts and reports.
INTERESTS:
Cooking, singing and traveling
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
The Ledbury, place for a treat!
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Japan – alien world on Earth! Also Spain – where sunshine guaranteed!
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
Favourite Saying/s:“The secret of man’s being is not only to live but to have something to live for”
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Anthony Hopkins
- alex.korablev@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0102
Anisa Ahmad
Purchase Ledger Controller
ROLE:
Anisa is responsible for managing Martin’s Purchase Order system. She is the main point of contact for invoice queries and processes all payments. Working with the Finance team, Anisa also manages the daily banking procedures and bank reconciliation.
BACKGROUND:
Anisa is an Accounting & Finance graduate from the University of Hertfordshire. Before starting at Martin’s Properties, Anisa was an Accounts Payable specialist at Porcelain Tiles Ltd for 4.5 years.
INTERESTS:
Gardening and travelling.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Royal Nawaab
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Granada, Spain
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Julia Roberts
- anisa.ahmad@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0100
Ben Jones
Financial Accountant
ROLE:
Ben is responsible for assisting the CFO and Finance Manager in preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, maintaining cash flows and analysing future requirements. Working with the team, Ben is supporting the delivery of a best in class Finance function, implementing changes and driving efficiency across Martin’s commercial projects.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ben graduated from the Royal Holloway, University of London with a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics. After university, Ben qualified as a Chartered Accountant and spent four years working for Shipleys LLP as a Senior Auditor.
INTERESTS:
Football, Golf and listening to music
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
Bambuddha Ibiza
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Spain
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
Everything happens for a reason!
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
John Krasinski
- ben.jones@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7881 0115
Stephanie Gaudoin
Financial Accountant
ROLE:
Stephanie is responsible for assisting the CFO and Finance Manager in preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, maintaining cash flows and analysing future requirements. Working with the team, Stephanie is supporting the delivery of a best in class Finance function, implementing changes and driving efficiency across Martin’s commercial projects.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Stephanie graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Biochemistry. After university Steph qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Lubbock Fine and then spent 3 years working for Mazars as an audit assistant manager.
INTERESTS:
Music, dance, travel
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT:
CoCo Ichibanya or The Rum Kitchen
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Disney
FAVOURITE SAYING/S:
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want go far, go together.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE:
Taraji P. Henson
- stephanie.gaudoin@martins-properties.co.uk
- 020 7730 5092