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Richard began his career in the London real estate market before joining Galliard in the mid-1990s. He subsequently led LiFE Residential, overseeing its growth and operations. Appointed to the Board in 2017, Richard now serves as Deputy Chairman, bringing extensive knowledge and experience built from Galliard’s inception to the present day. He maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the real estate and investment sectors, supporting the Group’s strategic objectives and ongoing development.

David Conway has been with Galliard since it commenced trading. He previously ran our overseas business, leading sales and marketing initiatives and organising regular Far East sales events over the past two decades. During this time, he launched over 100 developments to market and sold more than 5,000 apartments. He now serves as Group Sales Director, responsible for both UK and overseas sales operations.

Gary has been working within the property sector and beyond for 30 years. A graduate in Law from Leeds University in the mid-1990s, he worked initially in marketing and site acquisition for the Group. During this time he also co-founded and ran a very successful and market-leading insurance services company. After heading up the marketing department for 15 years and having interfaced with all functions of the business since the late 1990’s, Gary was considered well-suited to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer in April 2025. Gary was appointed to the board in 2017.

Eli was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2025, having previously served as Investment and Development Director. A first-class graduate in Building Project Management, he joined Galliard in 2012 and has been pivotal in shaping Galliard’s growth, financing, and delivery of major residential and mixed-use developments. He provides strategic leadership across the Group, ensuring disciplined performance, aligned with the Group’s long-term objectives and values.

David joined Galliard Homes in 2014 as Legal Director and was appointed to the Galliard Group Board as Group Managing Director in 2025. Through his extensive network and experience, he is responsible for securing investment and capital for the Group and overseeing all transactions from a commercial, legal and structural perspective. A qualified corporate real estate lawyer, David trained at Linklaters LLP before moving to Nabarro LLP. In 2016, he received the ‘Rising Star’ award at the European Counsel Awards for in-house lawyers. He holds a degree in History from the University of Birmingham and UCLA, and studied law at the College of Law, London. Beyond Galliard, he is a director of Reflex Property Finance, advises the board of legal AI company Orbital Witness and serves as a trustee for a children’s charity.

Amanda is a chartered accountant by training, having received an LLB in law from Cardiff University. Her career has seen her work in practice, followed by a period of time conducting Sarbanes-Oxley audits, before taking up a position at The Old Vic Theatre. Amanda joined Galliard in 2016 as Group Financial Controller after nine years as Director of Finance at London City Airport, playing a part in the successful sale of the airport for c£2bn. In 2022, Amanda was promoted to the role of Group Finance Director, overseeing all aspects of the Group’s financial commitments and then appointed to the board in 2025 as Chief Financial Officer.

Paul has over 38 years’ experience in the property and finance sector, previously holding the post of Finance Director at three quoted companies: Grantchester Holdings plc, Regent Inns plc and Asda Property Holdings plc. Paul is also a Non-Executive Director at Town Centre Securities plc, a leading quoted UK property investment and development company, GetBusy plc, a developer of document management and productivity software products and at a privately-owned property group. Paul was previously a Non-Executive Director at JCRA Group Ltd, the holding company of J C Rathbone Associates Ltd, the independent advisers on interest rate risk management, debt finance and foreign exchange exposure, a Non-Executive Director at GRIT Real Estate Income Group Ltd, a listed pan African property investment company and a Non-Executive Director at The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Ltd, a housing association.

Michael joined The Galliard Group in 2005. During his tenure, he has led a variety of major projects from inception to completion and heads up both the architectural and planning departments and the external design team consultants. He has extensive experience working on bespoke residential buildings, particularly brownfield sites within the London area and other major UK Cities. Prior to joining Galliard, Mike gained experience working on commercial offices and retail for clients such as JS developments on mixed-use schemes and Sainsbury's on major supermarket projects.

Co-founder of The Galliard Group in 1992. A banker by training, Stephen moved his focus to property in the mid-1980s, running his own successful company that was eventually acquired by Frogmore Estates plc, for whom he then worked, until he teamed up with John Black in the early ‘90s to form Galliard Homes. After leading the Group for some 33 years, Stephen stepped down as CEO on 31st March 2025.

Jo, a Chartered Surveyor with a degree in Valuation & Estate Management, is Chief Executive of Frogmore. Having started her career at Richard Ellis (now CBRE), Jo brings 37 years of UK real estate experience to the Board. She is actively involved in asset management, leasing, development, investment, private equity fund management and capital raising. Jo is a Patron of Land Aid, a charity that harnesses the property industry’s expertise to support projects working to end youth homelessness in the UK.

Paul brings 59 years of UK real estate experience to Frogmore. Paul joined Frogmore in 1995 as Managing Director. He set the Company’s vision and delivered its sustained performance over the past 30 years. Under his leadership in changing market conditions, the listed company’s profit before taxation more than tripled from approximately £15 million to £55 million (1996 - 2000). He then led the privatisation of Frogmore Estates plc in January 2001. Since 2006, Frogmore became a real estate investment manager. Paul spearheaded the raising of close to £1bn in equity capital globally across four closed-end funds. He has been involved in the origination, underwriting and financing of over £7bn transactions at Frogmore. 

Paul moved from his role as Chief Executive at Frogmore to his current role as Chairman in April 2016. Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He is a strong supporter of the Willow Foundation, a charity for seriously ill young adults. In 2016, Paul was awarded the MBE for his services to charity.

Richard began his career in the London real estate market before joining Galliard in the mid-1990s. He subsequently led LiFE Residential, overseeing its growth and operations. Appointed to the Board in 2017, Richard now serves as Deputy Chairman, bringing extensive knowledge and experience built from Galliard’s inception to the present day. He maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the real estate and investment sectors, supporting the Group’s strategic objectives and ongoing development.

David Conway has been with Galliard since it commenced trading. He previously ran our overseas business, leading sales and marketing initiatives and organising regular Far East sales events over the past two decades. During this time, he launched over 100 developments to market and sold more than 5,000 apartments. He now serves as Group Sales Director, responsible for both UK and overseas sales operations.

Gary has been working within the property sector and beyond for 30 years. A graduate in Law from Leeds University in the mid-1990s, he worked initially in marketing and site acquisition for the Group. During this time he also co-founded and ran a very successful and market-leading insurance services company. After heading up the marketing department for 15 years and having interfaced with all functions of the business since the late 1990’s, Gary was considered well-suited to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer in April 2025. Gary was appointed to the board in 2017.

Eli was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2025, having previously served as Investment and Development Director. A first-class graduate in Building Project Management, he joined Galliard in 2012 and has been pivotal in shaping Galliard’s growth, financing, and delivery of major residential and mixed-use developments. He provides strategic leadership across the Group, ensuring disciplined performance, aligned with the Group’s long-term objectives and values.

David joined Galliard Homes in 2014 as Legal Director and was appointed to the Galliard Group Board as Group Managing Director in 2025. Through his extensive network and experience, he is responsible for securing investment and capital for the Group and overseeing all transactions from a commercial, legal and structural perspective. A qualified corporate real estate lawyer, David trained at Linklaters LLP before moving to Nabarro LLP. In 2016, he received the ‘Rising Star’ award at the European Counsel Awards for in-house lawyers. He holds a degree in History from the University of Birmingham and UCLA, and studied law at the College of Law, London. Beyond Galliard, he is a director of Reflex Property Finance, advises the board of legal AI company Orbital Witness and serves as a trustee for a children’s charity.

Amanda is a chartered accountant by training, having received an LLB in law from Cardiff University. Her career has seen her work in practice, followed by a period of time conducting Sarbanes-Oxley audits, before taking up a position at The Old Vic Theatre. Amanda joined Galliard in 2016 as Group Financial Controller after nine years as Director of Finance at London City Airport, playing a part in the successful sale of the airport for c£2bn. In 2022, Amanda was promoted to the role of Group Finance Director, overseeing all aspects of the Group’s financial commitments and then appointed to the board in 2025 as Chief Financial Officer.

Paul has over 38 years’ experience in the property and finance sector, previously holding the post of Finance Director at three quoted companies: Grantchester Holdings plc, Regent Inns plc and Asda Property Holdings plc. Paul is also a Non-Executive Director at Town Centre Securities plc, a leading quoted UK property investment and development company, GetBusy plc, a developer of document management and productivity software products and at a privately-owned property group. Paul was previously a Non-Executive Director at JCRA Group Ltd, the holding company of J C Rathbone Associates Ltd, the independent advisers on interest rate risk management, debt finance and foreign exchange exposure, a Non-Executive Director at GRIT Real Estate Income Group Ltd, a listed pan African property investment company and a Non-Executive Director at The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Ltd, a housing association.

With over 28 years' experience, Darren has overseen a diverse portfolio of projects in Ireland, the UK and the United States, ranging from large-scale, high-rise residential developments, luxury hotels and bank headquarters to shopping and commercial centres. Prior to joining Galliard in 2014, Darren managed the construction activities for a number of leading contractors and private developers. 

Michael joined The Galliard Group in 2005. During his tenure, he has led a variety of major projects from inception to completion and heads up both the architectural and planning departments and the external design team consultants. He has extensive experience working on bespoke residential buildings, particularly brownfield sites within the London area and other major UK Cities. Prior to joining Galliard, Mike gained experience working on commercial offices and retail for clients such as JS developments on mixed-use schemes and Sainsbury's on major supermarket projects.

David Conway has worked at Galliard since it commenced trading. He leads our overseas sales and marketing division, and has been organising our regular Far East sales events for the past two decades. Here he has launched over 100 developments to the market and sold well in excess of 5,000 apartments. 

Gary has been working within the property sector and beyond for 30 years. A graduate in Law from Leeds University in the mid-1990s, he worked initially in marketing and site acquisition for the Group. During this time he also co-founded and ran a very successful and market-leading insurance services company. After heading up the marketing department for 15 years and having interfaced with all functions of the business since the late 1990’s, Gary was considered well-suited to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer in April 2025. Gary was appointed to the board in 2017.

Richard began his career in the London real estate market before joining Galliard in the mid-1990s. He subsequently led LiFE Residential, overseeing its growth and operations. Appointed to the Board in 2017, Richard now serves as Deputy Chairman, bringing extensive knowledge and experience built from Galliard’s inception to the present day. He maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the real estate and investment sectors, supporting the Group’s strategic objectives and ongoing development.

With over 28 years' experience, Darren has overseen a diverse portfolio of projects in Ireland, the UK and the United States, ranging from large-scale, high-rise residential developments, luxury hotels and bank headquarters to shopping and commercial centres. Prior to joining Galliard in 2014, Darren managed the construction activities for a number of leading contractors and private developers. 

David Rogers has worked with Galliard for nine years and brings over thirty-five years’ experience in both construction delivery and pre-contract management on a range of complex developments. As Pre-Contracts Manager, David co-ordinates the pre-contract phase of all Galliard developments. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and an Incorporated Member of the Association of Project Safety.