People and companies: Savills grows healthcare and senior living team

This week’s appointments and promotions Click here to submit an appointment for inclusion in EG’s People & Companies Savills has expanded its healthcare and senior living team with the appointment of Justin Scenna (pictured, right) from LOGOS Property Group and Oliver Nield from Fortwell Capital. Both will focus on the senior housing transactions market, working alongside Caryn Donahue. Aitchison Raffety has promoted Thomas Shaw (pictured, left) in its business rates team to associate director. He is responsible for negotiating appeals with the valuation office and providing rate advice to clients. He joined Aitchison Raffety in 2020. Chartway Group has appointed Steven Creswell as chief operating officer to deliver on the next stage of its growth strategy. He joins from Thakeham Group. Bruton Knowles has boosted its national valuation team with the appointment of Raymond Amosso as senior surveyor. He brings to the role 30 years’ experience with private firms in the UK. Henry Boot chairman Jamie Boot will retire from his role and from the board after the company’s AGM in May, after serving the company for 40 years. Adam Alari has joined Savills IM in London as head of European living research and will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the sector. Shawbrook has bolstered its commercial real estate business by restructuring its team to provide a more bespoke service. Emma Cox will lead the team as managing director for real estate; Gavin Seaholme has been appointed head of bridging and second charge mortgages; and Darrell Walker will take over as head of sales. Atrato Group has recruited Christoph Scaife as head of sustainability. With more than 12 years’ experience in sustainable investments, he will transition Atrato’s ESG policy into a sustainable investment strategy as the group expands. Henry Adams Simply New Homes has appointed Martin Leggett as head of its new homes sales operation. He joins from Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties. Mishcon de Reya has appointed Lee Foxcroft as a partner in its real estate practice in London. AXA IM Alts has strengthened its US capital raising capabilities with the appointment of Fiona Choi Kurz as senior sales manager. Mount Anvil has appointed Marcus Bate as director of partnerships and communities to drive social value for local communities. He joined the firm five years ago and was previously investment director. Europa Capital has strengthened its pan-European origination and acquisitions capabilities with the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Puppi as director in the Paris office. He joins from Hines. Women in Planning has established a branch in central Scotland to promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive planning industry. Lenka Svorcova is a committee member at the branch. Deanfield Homes has appointed senior manager Ross Stewart and manager Mike Guard to its land team headed by land director Andrew Harvey, strengthening its presence throughout Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. To send feedback, e-mail sharon.harnett@eg.co.uk or tweet @EGPropertyNews