Creighton strengthens Howard Group property team
Creighton will be responsible for overseeing Howard Group’s property activities, including its investment, development and asset management functions. He will also be appointed to the Board and join the executive team.
He has a long and distinguished track record in the property industry. He previously served as Director of Property at Henderson Global Investors, before joining Aberdeen PLC, a FTSE 250 investment company, where he was Head of UK Real Estate and subsequently Head of Investment Management for Europe.
Most recently, he was Head of Investment Management for Cromwell Property Group, a quoted Australian real estate investment group with operations across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Creighton has extensive experience in property acquisitions and disposals, joint venture structuring, corporate transactions and multi-sector property investment and management.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for Howard Group as it builds on its reputation and achievements as a long-standing family-owned company. Having experienced steady growth in recent years, the business is well positioned to further this track record of growth, actively exploring new investment and development opportunities.
Nicholas Bewes, CEO, Howard Group, said: “I am extremely pleased to welcome Andy to the Howard Group team - his appointment as Group Property Director marks an important step for us. As a member of the Executive Team, he will lead our property activities and be accountable to the Board for delivering our property strategy.
“In addition, as we progress towards delivering our Centenary Vision, Andy will play a key role in shaping our plans and maximising the potential of our investment portfolio to drive future growth. His extensive senior level experience in the commercial property sector will be invaluable as we enter the next chapter of our family business story.”
Creighton added: "I feel privileged to join Howard Group at this important time and look forward to playing a key role in its ongoing development. Howard Group’s portfolio is made up of some great assets with considerable value-creation opportunities across all the major real estate sectors.
“I very much look forward to helping Nicholas and the rest of the team crystalise this value and adding to the diversified portfolio as opportunities present themselves as the Group continues to deliver shareholder value.”
The new man enjoys strong links to Cambridge, having studied at the University’s Downing College and invested in various assets in the city on behalf of institutional clients. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.