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Alex Pease, Chief Executive Officer, Watkin Jones Group

Alex Pease, Chief Executive Officer, Watkin Jones Group

Bio:

Alex Pease is the Chief Executive Officer of Watkin Jones Group. Alex leads the UK’s primary developer and manager of residential for rent, overseeing the firm’s strategic focus on the student accommodation and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors.

He is a specialist in major urban regeneration and institutional-led development. Alex is dedicated to tackling the UK housing crisis by delivering high-quality, sustainable residential communities that prioritize resident experience and long-term social value.
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Alex Pease is the Chief Executive Officer of Watkin Jones Group. Alex leads the UK’s primary developer and manager of residential for rent, overseeing the firm’s strategic focus on the student accommodation and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors.

He is a specialist in major urban regeneration and institutional-led development. Alex is dedicated to tackling the UK housing crisis by delivering high-quality, sustainable residential communities that prioritize resident experience and long-term social value.

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Watkin Jones Group’s Website and LinkedIn:
Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent, with a specialized focus on the Build-to-Rent (BTR) and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sectors. The firm manages a multi-billion pound pipeline, delivering high-quality homes in major university and urban centers.

The company is committed to high ESG standards, focusing on the decarbonization of the residential sector. By maintaining a vertically integrated model—from development to long-term management—Watkin Jones ensures that its neighborhoods provide superior social value and consistent performance for institutional investors.
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