Trade organisation for the UK’s Build to Rent sector – UK Apartment Association (UKAA) – announces its CEO, Dave Butler will be stepping down from his role and retiring at the end of April 2022. Following a successful three and half years, the UKAA has grown and innovated extensively, with a host of new initiatives helping shape the future of the Build to Rent sector in the UK.
“It has been an honour to champion and support UKAA’s members in their diligent work creating the rental communities of today and tomorrow over the past three years. The organisation’s growth has been remarkable, and it is a pleasure to be able to retire with such certainty regarding the bright future that UKAA has ahead of it.”
Dave Butler, CEO, UKAA
Dave’s career has encompassed a string of senior leadership positions within the real estate and technology sectors. He is leaving the UKAA at a timely point in the organisation’s growth, as it expands to take on an additional Operations Director role to enable the successful delivery of its objectives for members.
“We are delighted that the expanded UKAA will encompass both an Operations Director role and a CEO role moving forward. This will give us greater capacity to support the continued growth of the wider Build to Rent sector and deliver even more amazing homes.
“The whole organisation extends its thanks to Dave for his contribution. He is leaving the UKAA and our sector in a position of strength, and we wish him every happiness in his retirement.”
Lesley Roberts, President, UKAA
Over the past three years, the growth of UKAA members has increased significantly, as has the organisation’s remit. The UKAA is now seeking two high calibre individuals with a passion for the Build to Rent sector to pick up the mantle and build on Dave’s legacy.
UKAA has a reputation for bringing all parts of the Build to Rent sector together, serving as a platform where all those with a stake in the industry can share and collaborate in non-proprietary environment, working together for the greater good and supporting the sector to go from strength to strength.
During the pandemic, the UKAA has demonstrated its value – serving as a unifying voice for the sector. The organisation is also creating a Best Practice Guide that captures the accelerated learning from Covid-19’s impact. The pandemic led to an immediate requirement to fast forward collaboration for the sake of the whole sector – and the UKAA was uniquely positioned to be of benefit under Dave’s leadership.
Recruitment is now open and underway for both the CEO and the Operations Director roles and is being handled by Red Penny & Partners. For more information or to express an interest in applying, email ukaa@redpennypartners.com or visit www.ukaa.org.uk/build-to-rent-jobs
