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Our team

We believe that the quality of our work is determined by the quality of our people.

Team

Our team is focused on producing results and on delivering successful quality developments.

We’re a national business with effective reach and a proven capability. But we retain the ethos of a small and focused team: drive, vision, collaboration and the diligent application of our skills.

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Andrew Fisher

Managing Director & Co-founder

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07831 693 948

e: ajf@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Andrew Fisher

Managing Director & Co-founder

Andrew is a vastly experienced property professional with a career that started as a trainee surveyor at Hartnell Taylor Cook and now sees him managing our growing national business.

With expertise right across the spectrum and a particular focus on site acquisitions and company strategy, Andrew brings knowledge, experience and a comprehensive understanding of the property market to all aspects of our work.

Andrew is based in our Bristol office and works nationwide. Having had the vision to co-found Ashfield Land, Andrew is focused on delivering quality developments and projects that will contribute to the long-term success of the firm and the partners with whom we operate.

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07831 693 948

e: ajf@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Robin Faber

Finance Director & Co-founder, FCA

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07831 874 399

e: rhgf@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Robin Faber

Finance Director & Co-founder, FCA

Robin has been involved in building the business from the start, co-founding the company in 1990. He is the group’s Finance Director and has responsibility across strategic planning and funding.

A qualified Chartered Accountant by background (with KPMG), Robin moved into property to combine his financial and funding skills with the opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic property business like Ashfield Land.

Robin’s expertise and knowledge have been central to building the business and its portfolio of successful projects and investments.

Outside Ashfield Land, Robin also holds a number of non-executive directorships helping him bring a wider view into the business.

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07831 874 399

e: rhgf@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Ian Playford

Non Executive Director

e: ijp@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Ian Playford

Non Executive Director

Ian Playford, former Group Property Director at Kingfisher and Chief Executive of the Government Property Agency, joined Ashfield Land in 2019 as Non Executive director. 

Ian has helped the team in its transition over the last 4 years and continues to support the Owners and directors in growing the business.

e: ijp@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Claire Cope

Director, BA (HONS), MPlan, MRTPI

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07909 255 236

e: clc@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Claire Cope

Director, BA (HONS), MPlan, MRTPI

Claire is responsible for coordinating the planning process across all of the offices. Having spent nearly 10 years at Turley prior to joining Ashfield Land, Claire is a planner with a wide-range of experience across commercial and residential property.

Coordinating projects from major logistics/distribution development to town centre renewal, retail and leisure, Claire has developed a comprehensive range of experience and brings this to all of her projects.

Claire joined Ashfield Land in 2015. She is a Chartered Town Planner and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Focused on quality, sustainability and deliverability, Claire combines a well-developed understanding of what makes a successful scheme with a clear knowledge of how to achieve it.

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07909 255 236

e: clc@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Ben Holmes

Director, MRICS

t: 0207 016 7900

m: 07703 494 848

e: bah@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Ben Holmes

Director, MRICS

Ben joined Ashfield Land in 2022 and heads our London office. He works nationwide across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects with a particular interest in opportunities in London and the South East.

With 15+ years in the industry, Ben has rounded real estate experience and a solid appreciation for what makes schemes successful.

Prior to joining Ashfield Land, Ben was a Director at Richardsons where he was responsible for asset management, investment, development and a number of JV businesses. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor whose career also includes earlier roles with Sanderson Weatherall and Banks Long & Co.

t: 0207 016 7900

m: 07703 494 848

e: bah@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Steven McGarva

Director, MRICS

t: 0141 222 2280

m: 07718 802 228

e: swm@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Steven McGarva

Director, MRICS

Steven leads our work in Scotland and heads up our Glasgow office.

He combines comprehensive public and private sector experience to deliver quality projects and assured results.

Steven joined Ashfield Land in 2014 and is central to the recent expansion of our portfolio of development and investment work within Scotland.

Prior to joining Ashfield Land, Steven was a Director with Scottish Enterprise, a Board Director with the Elphinstone Group, and a Partner with Graham + Sibbald where he was responsible for development consultancy, planning and asset management.

t: 0141 222 2280

m: 07718 802 228

e: swm@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Paul Jagroop

Director, BSC (Hons) MRICS

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07825 130 773

e: mpj@ashfieldland.co.uk

Paul Jagroop

Director, BSC (Hons) MRICS

Paul combines detailed knowledge of occupier requirements with strong technical skills to lead our construction project management capability.

With more than 30 years experience, Paul has worked with a wide range of prominent corporates including Prudential, Merlion Capital, Catalyst Capital, BT, Legal & General, Lidl, Aldi, Home Bargains, TK Maxx, Puregym, Topgolf, Cineworld and Nando’s.

Working nationwide and based in Bristol, Paul has been part of the Ashfield Land team since 2007 and is integral to our comprehensive set of development and investment skills.

Prior to Ashfield Land, Paul held senior roles at King Sturge (now JLL) and Goyne Adams (now RPS Group).

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07825 130 773

e: mpj@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Declan O’Neill

Development Surveyor, MRICS

t: 0141 222 2280

m: 07398 743 267

e: djo@ashfieldland.co.uk

Declan O’Neill

Development Surveyor, MRICS

Declan is a Development Surveyor based in our Glasgow office and focused on opportunities in Scotland and the North.

He joined Ashfield Land in 2021 from J&E Shepherd where he worked in the valuation & agency team.

Declan is a recently-qualified Chartered Surveyor with a RICS Registered Valuer accreditation.

He is particularly focused on sites and opportunities including industrial/trade counters, retail/district centres, and renewables.

t: 0141 222 2280

m: 07398 743 267

e: djo@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Blair Goodfellow

Development Surveyor, MRICS

t: 020 7016 7900

m: 07766 391 944

e: bsg@ashfieldland.co.uk

Blair Goodfellow

Development Surveyor, MRICS

Blair is a Development Surveyor based in our London office, focused on pursuing development and investment opportunities in particular across the Midlands and the South.

He joined Ashfield Land in early 2023 with nearly five years of real estate experience following roles at Knight Frank and Colliers.

t: 020 7016 7900

m: 07766 391 944

e: bsg@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Nick Price

Financial Controller

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07903 490 261

e: nabp@ashfieldland.co.uk

Nick Price

Financial Controller

Nick is an experienced financial controller and CIMA-qualified accountant with a 15+ year career working with companies including Weybourne Limited, Broadway Engineering, Cobham PLC, and AgustaWestland Ltd.

He joined Ashfield Land in February 2020 and is based in Bristol.

t: 0117 925 5395

m: 07903 490 261

e: nabp@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Jacquie Vowles

Secretary and Accounts

t: 0117 925 5395

e: jjv@ashfieldland.co.uk

Jacquie Vowles

Secretary and Accounts

t: 0117 925 5395

e: jjv@ashfieldland.co.uk

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Susan Verrecchia

PA

t: 0141 222 2280

e: sjv@ashfieldland.co.uk

Susan Verrecchia

PA

t: 0141 222 2280

e: sjv@ashfieldland.co.uk

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