Osborne Group announces the appointment of David Walters as Managing Director of Developments Business as it moves into the next phase of its Build to Rent strategy. Joining the company in 2018 and responsible for creating the company’s Build to Rent strategy, the appointment comes as Osborne embarks on the next phase of its strategy – which includes the new joint venture between Osborne and PGIM.
“David joined Osborne in 2018 to create a Build to Rent strategy for the business. David has supported the creation of a comprehensive team of property development specialists and has been instrumental in securing the major investment partner PGIM. A joint venture that will commit more than £250m of spending into new Build to Rent developments over the next two years, with those schemes being delivered on site over the next five to seven years.”
Dave Smith, Group Chief Executive, Osborne
Established in 1966, Osborne is a privately owned developer, contractor, off-site manufacturer and property maintenance business with over 500 employees. The group focuses on utilising its established platform in the residential and education sectors to provide a different and innovative approach in the living and education sectors. Delivering that difference has granted Osborne an enviable reputation and comes from consistently living and breathing its core values.
“It is a really exciting time for the Osborne Group and the Developments business as we embark on the next phase of our strategy, including the new Build to Rent venture with PGIM and furthering our purpose-built student accommodation ambitions. Alongside a fantastic team, I look forward to maximising our potential and leveraging our development, delivery, off-site manufacturing and operational platform for the betterment of our investors, partners and the group.”
David Walters, Managing Director of Developments Business, Osborne
