Humberts appoints residential head

  Humberts has appointed David Adams as head of its residential division.   Adams joins Humberts from estate agent consultancy the Longbarrow Group, where he was managing director. He was also a consultant for agencies including Savills and Jackson-Stops & Staff, and was previously sales director at Hamptons International.   David Hebditch, Humberts’ interim managing director, said: “David’s appointment is a further indication of how committed we are to building Humberts into a property powerhouse. David is that rare combination, an inspiring sales director gifted with immense technical ability.     “We are delighted to welcome him to the Humberts team and look forward to working with him to ensure we deliver the best customer service as well as the most innovative and most effective marketing in the industry.”   David Hebditch was appointed as interim managing director in October.   Humberts was bought out of administration by Chesterton co-owner Salah Mussa’s Mercantile Group in June this year.   helen.roxburgh@rbi.co.uk