Meet The Team

Jon Gooding, Chief Executive

Jon is a chartered surveyor and has been involved in the management and corporate development of property services businesses in the UK and Europe. He has particular knowledge of leasehold housing management and previously chaired a major UK Housing Association. He is married with three children and lives in London.

Nigel Welby, Chairman

After an early career with Unilever, Nigel Welby left to set up business on his own in 1982, specialising in commercial property investment and project finance. He has now added a wide range of business interests and organised the acquisition of Retirement Village PLC in 2005 from its founding owners.

David Phillips, Director

David is a chartered surveyor and has been involved in property finance, investment and development both in the UK and overseas. Working with Nigel Welby he was appointed on the acquisition of the company in 2005. He is married with three children and lives in Sussex.

Paul Walsh, Managing Director, Care and Operations

Having previously worked for some of the UK’s leading sector names including Barchester Healthcare and Southern Cross, Paul brings a wealth of experience to his role. He is playing a key role in the expansion and development of the group’s nursing and residential care services. Paul is married with four children and lives in Essex.

Sarah Burgess, Sales and Marketing Director

Sarah Burgess has vast experience in the residential property industry, primarily in land and new homes. Joining the business as property sales and marketing director she is responsible for driving forward the ambitious plan to acquire more outlets and deliver increased sales. Sarah is married with two children and lives in Northamptonshire.

Jami Puckering, Development Director

Jami Puckering is the company’s Development Director pursuing and progressing development opportunities through site purchase, planning and into construction. Jami has directed programmes for the site acquisition and development of specialised housing for older people with key roles in both the private and housing association sectors. Jami is a chartered town planner. He is married with two sons and lives in the New Forest.