About Us

Amber is an ambitious and accomplished marketing, brand and communications Director with over 20 years of experience in growing teams and delivering strategies for some of the top developers in the UK such as Lendlease, Countryside Partnerships, Ballymore and Berkeley and more recently Anthology London, Lifestory Group and Dominus.

She has delivered brand strategies for multiple destinations, placemaking and large scale regeneration developments across the UK, Europe and America, not least as Head of Marketing for Lendlease Europe.

She has a reputation as a transformational leader whose expertise encompasses all aspects of marketing management, brand creation and awareness, marketing operations, communications and team leadership.

Amber joined Bywater in 2024 as an Associate Development Manager. She previously worked at The Arch Company as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and brings her experience of successfully managing consultants and contractors to support the delivery of projects across a large portfolio.

Amber has also worked at Arcadis, where she gained a Masters in Quantity Surveying and became a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. She has 8 years of cost, contract and commercial management experience and has worked alongside signature design team consultants to deliver Grade A London office buildings and achieve challenging sustainability goals.

Chris joined Bywater in 2025 having previously worked in Development and Project Management at M3 Consulting leading best-in-class project teams through the development lifecycle across a range of asset classes including Office, Residential and Urban Logistics.

He has a proven track record of embedding sustainable initiatives into project briefs and leading project teams to drive optimal project outcomes for all stakeholders.

As a Chartered Surveyor and Graduate of King’s College London Chris will lead the delivery of living and workspace projects at Bywater.

Member of the Executive Committee

Emma is a qualified accountant and experienced real estate specialist with over 20 years in the sector. She joined Bywater in 2015 having previously worked for Palmer Capital, Invista Real Estate and Sainsbury’s property development arm.

Emma leads on all financial reporting, both internally and for JV partners and leads on compliance and tax implications of corporate structuring. As Head of Finance she has oversight of all risk, leverage and hedging positions and is closely involved in all debt negotiation.

She is actively involved in all new acquisitions and disposals with a central co-ordination role in due diligence and legal, finance, and JV partner closings.

Jack leads on the sourcing and execution of transactions in the workspace sector. Jack has over 13 years of experience working on investment and development projects in the London markets, having previously worked at Jones Lang LaSalle in their City Capital Markets team for over 5 years as well as spending 2 years working in Doha for DTZ Qatar.

Jack is exceptionally well networked across the workspace sector and leads on both opportunity and debt sourcing for new deals as well as managing the underwriting and due diligence process including the internal and partner approvals process.

James Mitchell brings sharp financial leadership and over a decade of real estate expertise to Bywater. Formerly at Schroders, he led financial control across UK and European property funds, from offices and hotels to residential and debt. At St Martins Property Group, he transformed global reporting and governance, driving EBITDA growth and faster decision-making.

A Chartered Accountant with a knack for turning complex data into clear strategy, James now heads Bywater’s finance function, powering investment, performance and operational resilience across the group

Joe Jack is the Head of Regenerative Strategy at Bywater, embedding his years of cross-discipline experience directly into our projects and business. He is coordinating Bywater’s core response to the climate crisis and approach to ESG.

Prior to joining Bywater, Joe Jack was a partner at leading architectural practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, where he led on research and sustainability, working across projects to drive forward innovation and minimise their impacts on the planet.

He has been a key part of many pioneering sustainability initiatives, including LETI, UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and Architects Declare, as well as working closely with industry organisations including CIBSE, RIBA, IStructE, and RICS. He recently co-edited the RIBA book, Materials: An Environmental Primer, reconnecting people with the common materials found in construction.

John joined Bywater in 2025, having previously worked at living developer Watkin Jones PLC where he led landmark deals in the BTR, PBSA and Co-Living sectors across the UK. John is a member of the RICS, holds a Bachelors Degree in Russian Studies and a Masters Degree in Real Estate.

At Bywater, John is responsible for acquiring, growing and delivering our living portfolio. He brings passion, tenacity and integrity to our purpose of creating sustainable homes for future generations.

An ACCA Finalist aiming for qualification in 2025, Josh graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Exeter in 2023. He began his career in an accountancy practice near Reading and now supports the Bywater finance team with day-to-day operations and reporting. Known for his positive attitude and dependable nature, Josh is a valued and trusted member of the team.

Julian Stocks is a Partner and Board member of Knight Frank, specialising in portfolio asset management and strategic property advisory work. He leads teams looking after over £4bn of assets in the UK where Knight Frank have responsibility for strategy, asset management and property management.

Julian has over 30 years’ experience in the European and UK markets and was previously Senior Partner at Deloitte Real Estate and UK Managing Director of Tishman Speyer. He was on the Board of the Westminster Property Association for 15 years and is an Investment Property Forum Mentor.

Kate joined Bywater in 2023 having recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Land Economy. She is based in the workspace investment team, assisting Jack with the underwriting and acquisition of deals. Kate is currently working towards her RICS accreditation and aims to sit the APC in 2025.

Member of the Executive Committee, Investment Committee and Bywater SFC Board

Kevin joined Bywater in 2025 bringing over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate strategy and business transformation. Kevin is a commercially driven qualified accountant with expertise in financial forecasting and improving operational efficiencies. Previously, he served as CFO at Europa Capital, where he led the finance, tax and legal teams and has broad experience in establishing and managing investment structures in the UK and Europe.

At Bywater, Kevin has overall responsibility for leadership in areas of finance, tax, risk, governance and digital innovation.

Mhairi acts as an assistant to the leadership team as well as supporting the business in reporting and record keeping.

Mhari has a background in bio-medical science and has worked in research programmes for a number of private sector and higher education employers as well as support roles at the Development Bank of Japan.

She is bilingual in English and Japanese.

Nicole is an experienced real estate finance professional from Canada with experience in real estate debt, modelling, fund structuring, investor relations, and institutional capital raising. She previously worked at KPMG LLP and a high-growth Canadian real estate developer and investment firm, specializing in opportunistic and core real estate developments across living, commercial, and industrial asset classes.

Nicole is also a qualified accountant and a Canadian Chartered Business Valuator. At Bywater Nicole leads on real estate debt financing, financial planning & analysis, and supports the joint venture structuring and investor reporting teams.

Member of the Executive Committee, Investment Committee and Bywater SFC Board

Patrick O’Gorman is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with over two decades of experience, shaping the future of real estate investment across the UK and Europe. With a career across a number of European markets and trusted by a multitude of international investment partners, Patrick has earned a reputation as a strategic force in the industry, combining deep expertise in investment structuring with a global network across capital markets.

Before joining Bywater in 2013, Patrick led transformative deals and built high-performing teams as Head of Capital Markets for Central & Eastern Europe at CBRE. At Bywater, he continues to drive the company’s investment strategy, capital structuring and investor relations, positioning the business for scalable growth and long-term impact.

Patrick is also a Board Member of Invest NI, Northern Ireland’s Economic Development Agency and a respected voice in the industry, frequently contributing insights on investment trends and market dynamics.

With a proven track record, a bold vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Patrick is leading Bywater into its next chapter, unlocking new opportunities and delivering value for investors, partners and communities.

Pavlos joined Bywater in 2024 having previously worked at Helical plc as a Senior Development Executive for 10 years. While at Helical he was responsible for the delivery of nearly 3 million square feet of “best in class” London office buildings such as The JJMack Building and The Bower and mixed use schemes such as Barts Square.

Pavlos brings over 20 years of experience in the selection and management of outstanding professional teams and project delivery on a variety of development projects in the London and wider markets. He has a proven track record in pioneering sustainable initiatives and driving environmental performance into the heart of project delivery.

Pavlos leads the delivery team at Bywater with overall responsibility for developments across all sectors.

Rhiannon is a qualified chartered accountant and an experienced real estate finance manager. Rhiannon commenced her career at PwC in Australia and also worked on secondment for the firm in Canada. Since moving to London in 2018, and prior to joining Bywater, she worked for a student accommodation platform and a hospitality aparthotel group.

Rhiannon leads reporting on ongoing projects and is responsible for day-to-day finance work across the business under the direction of the Head of Finance. She also supports the development team with project cashflows and provides support on new acquisitions.

Member of the Bywater SFC Board.

Richard Walker OBE is Chairman of Bywater Properties and Executive Chairman of The Iceland Foods Group, his family business. In recent years he has exemplified transformative leadership by steering both businesses towards substantial social and environmental impact.

Richard is Chairman of The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation, Vice President of the conservation group Fauna & Flora International and Ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts and Alzheimer’s Research UK. He has sat on various government advisory boards and is a regular panellist on debate shows such as Question Time and Any Questions.

Member of the Executive Committee.

Stephen spent most of his career at CBRE, the world’s largest property advisory firm. He held several senior roles within the firm and was the UK Chairman until he retired in 2019. Since that time he has been Chairman of Workspace plc, London’s leading provider of flexible offices. He holds a number of other advisory roles including being a board Member of the Australian Super/BL JV Company developing Canada Water.

Tim is a Chartered Surveyor with nearly 15 years of experience in the commercial property sector. He joined Bywater in 2025 following over three years at Europa Capital, where he worked across multiple sectors and geographies throughout Europe, holding roles in both asset and fund management. During his time there, he was involved in shaping and executing strategies to preserve and enhance value through a combination of active asset management and broader portfolio-level decision-making. Prior to this, Tim spent almost a decade in property management, leasing consultancy, and investment advisory roles.

At Bywater, Tim is involved in all stages of the investment lifecycle. He leads asset management activities across the portfolio, working closely with the investment, development, and finance teams to ensure efficiency and strategic alignment. His focus is on delivering high-quality, resilient investments that generate lasting value for shareholders and wider society.