Property people: Sterling Capitol and Ryden

Yorkshire property development company, Sterling Capitol, has appointed Paul Beckett to its board of directors.

Beckett, who joined the company in April 2019, is Sterling’s head of development.

The company, chaired by Sir Bob Murray, owns and manages business parks across the county. It celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Beckett, who studied real estate, joined Sterling Capitol from Cromwell Property Group, where he was asset and investment manager. He previously worked for property consultancy Carter Jonas in Leeds.

He said: “This is a tremendous honour. Since joining the company three years ago, I have been heavily involved in developing Capitol Park business parks in Leeds, Barnsley and Goole as well as promoting the Capitol Park brand throughout the north of England.

“Equally importantly, I have been delivering on strategy and executing the business plans for assets on Sterling’s existing investment portfolio.

“This has been fruitful and rewarding seeing new company’s take space cementing our reputation as prime developers in the region.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my three years at Sterling Capitol, working within a friendly and tight-knit team. My promotion to the Board gives me added responsibility and a pivotal role in the company’s future, which looks extremely bright.”

He is currently working on a number of significant projects, including a 1,000,000 sq ft extension to Capitol Park Leeds, a 515,000 sq ft pre-let at Capitol Park Goole and the comprehensive £500,000 refurbishment of a flagship office headquarters building at Capitol Park East in Leeds.

Mike Heydecke, CEO of Sterling Capitol, added: “Since Paul joined us just over three years ago, he has made a significant and wide-ranging impact on the business. He has been crucial to our on-going success.

“His deep knowledge of the property sector in the north of England, coupled with his lively intelligence, his energy, focus and drive, are vital as we tackle the opportunities and challenges ahead of us.

“Paul’s promotion is richly deserved. He will play a pivotal role in taking Sterling forward and ensuring a bright and prosperous future.”

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Commercial real estate consultant, Ryden, has appointed Jonathan O’Connor as partner in its Leeds office to continue to expand and grow its agency service in England.

He brings over 20 years experience in the North of England property market, working previously as director at Walker Singleton.

O’Connor specialises in providing strategic agency advice, including industrial, offices, retail, land & development and other miscellaneous uses such as churches and public houses.

His clients range from individuals to corporate PLCs with a particular focus and long standing relationships with regional property developers and investors.

He is also a registered RICS valuer and his work will extend to also undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews and private valuation work.

Matthew Edwards, Ryden’s regional managing partner, said: “We are very excited to welcome Jonathan as our new agency partner in Leeds. He is very well regarded in the industry, and his knowledge and expertise will allow us to continue to boost and develop the scope of our agency service in England.”

O’Connor added: “I am looking forward to building upon and growing the agency function in England alongside the experienced Leeds team, as well as introducing my clients to the other business areas, including Building Surveying, Property Management and Investment.

“I have spent over 20 years working across various commercial sectors and am extremely grateful for the relationships I have built up over this period.

“My main aim with clients has always been to provide an exceptional level of service, knowledge and expertise to perpetuate, grow and support their business.”

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