Nick Searle speaks to Richard Simpson, CEO of Watkin Jones Group.Richard moved into real estate after starting his career in the British Army. He describes his career progression as Unite expanded and the transition to becoming CEO at Watkin Jones.  Nick and Richard discuss the current economic backdrop and the impact on the business, the outlook and the commercial real estate sector following Covid 19.

Watkin Jones is the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent focusing on the build to rent residential, purpose built student accommodation and affordable housing sectors.

Richard's book choice is the Art of War by Sun Tzu

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