In this episode of devcast, Hannah Taylor sits down with three influential leaders shaping the rental living sector to explore their remarkable journeys to the C-suite and discuss the biggest challenges facing the industry today. 

Our guests share candid insights on: 

• Non-linear career paths and taking leaps of faith  
• The importance of curiosity, asking for help, and learning from mistakes  
• Building and inspiring high-performing teams through culture  
• Talent attraction and retention in a sector many haven't heard of  
• Why career progression must be clearly communicated to avoid losing top talent  
• The transferable skills rental living needs from hospitality, PBSA, and facilities management 

This conversation also teases key findings from our 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report, revealing that 44% of professionals "fell into" the sector without knowing it existed – highlighting both the challenge and opportunity ahead for the industry. 

Featured Guests: 

Katherine Russell – Director of Build to Rent, John Lewis Partnership 
John Kenny – COO, Realstar 
Morwenna Hall – COO, Related Argent 

Sign up for the 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report: https://bit.ly/rental-living-salary-guide 

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