RO Real Estate Press: May 2017

Friday, 19 May 2017

THE RO INCLUDED IN '1000 COMPANIES TO INSPIRE BRITAIN' REPORT ON DYNAMIC AND FAST GROWING BUSINESSES IN THE UK

19/05/2017

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has named 25 real estate companies in its annual report of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK.

To be selected for the list, the RO demonstrated not only positive growth in revenue over the last three years, but also strong sector performance.

Xavier Rolet, chief executive of the LSE is quoted as saying:

"Four years on, LSEG’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report continues to highlight the dynamic, entrepreneurial and ambitious businesses across the country that are boosting UK productivity, driving economic growth and creating jobs. The strength and diversity of these companies is readily apparent with a broad mix of UK regions and sectors represented. These companies are the very heart of an ‘antifragile’ economy: more robust, more flexible and less prone to boom and bust. We must ensure we continue doing all we can to support high growth potential businesses like these."

Edward Rowlandson, Group Managing Director of the RO said:

"It is an honour for the RO to be included in such an important report on the businesses driving growth and jobs in the UK. The RO is a long established family business with a philosophy of being always ‘In business to do business’. We are involved in a diverse range of real estate activities and with a highly experienced and committed team in place, we are continually looking for the next opportunity to create value."

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Notes to Editor

RO Real Estate is a privately-owned company specialising in commercial property investment and development in the south east, with a portfolio of more than £80 million of properties. It is the property division of the RO Group, which was founded in 1932 by Stanley Graham Rowlandson. His innovative attitude to business has been carried forward by his son, and current Chairman, Richard Rowlandson, who used the Group’s property and retailing experience to develop over 40 neighbourhood centres in the 1980s and 90s and 30 Pegasus Retirement Homes in the 2000s. Now Graham’s grandson and current Group Managing Director, Edward Rowlandson has grasped the mantle overseeing the Group’s investment in various entrepreneurial ventures which in addition to commercial property investment include residential development and high quality holiday lodge parks.

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Thursday, 18 May 2017

RO APPOINTS EXPERIENCED PROPERTY PROFESSIONAL DAVID KERSHAW TO LEADERSHIP TEAM

18/05/2017

The RO is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kershaw as General Manager of RO Real Estate with immediate effect. David, who joins from Balfour Beatty Group, brings over 30 years of complementary management experience in property and construction. He will primarily be based in the RO’s London office, but will report directly to the Group’s Managing Director Edward Rowlandson, based in the family business’ headquarters in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.

Amongst other responsibilities David recently worked on secondment as Programme Director to the Department of Health’s award winning Procure 21+/22 framework, for major capital expenditure, leading the cost reduction and efficiency and productivity programmes.

Further experience at Balfour Beatty includes the turnaround of under-performing business units; the integration of acquisitions; culture change; and the development of new systems including a company-wide project to enhance standards of health and safety. Most importantly his wide ranging skill sets, experience, commercial acumen and attitude reflects the RO’s corporate philosophy of being 'In business to do business'.

Commenting on the appointment Edward Rowlandson, Group Managing Director of the RO said:

"I would like to extend a very warm welcome to David as he joins the Group. We are very proud to have such an experienced and respected professional join the team, bringing with him a number of core skills that will benefit the leadership team greatly. He understands the importance of committed relationships and shares our passion for team work, something he has demonstrated during the course of his successful career to date.

David joins us at a time where our clear focus is to bring the constituent parts of the Group closer together, applying the 'In business to do business’ philosophy for greater collaboration, and to leverage better group wide relationships for the creation of new opportunities."

David Kershaw, added:

"I was particularly impressed by The RO’s heritage and its passion for nurturing both long term external relationships, as well as its commitment to developing and training its employees. The Group continues to build on the strengths of its past and strives to be a leader in all the fields in which it operates. I hope to contribute to that future success and I very much look forward to working with the team."