We take our weekly look at appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Emma Courtney, Packaged Living
Packaged Living has appointed Emma Courtney MRICS as operations manager.
She joins from Get Living, where she was an asset manager, and will now work alongside the company’s investment and development teams, and support portfolio performance, operational strategy and customer experience across the business.
Prior to Get Living, Courtney worked in market research at JLL. She became a chartered surveyor in May 2025 and earlier this year completed a Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate with Bayfield Training and the University of Cambridge Department of Land Economy.
A statement from Packaged Living said: “Emma will play a key role in supporting portfolio performance, operational strategy and customer experience across the business, while working alongside the investment and development teams to support the delivery of new stock.”
Jonathan Sanders, McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone has appointed Jonathan Sanders as head of partnerships to fast-track the development of its Partnerships business.
Since launching, McCarthy & Stone already has a number of partnerships underway, with several due to complete in the coming weeks. Sanders joins the business with more than a decade of experience across residential development, affordable housing, land acquisition and strategic partnerships, most recently at the untypical Group. He has also worked at a number of organisations including Hill Group and Legal & General.
Of his appointment, Jonathan Sanders commented: “I am extremely excited to have joined McCarthy & Stone and to bring my experience to this new role. The development of a Partnerships business, which is well underway, is a key part in the Group’s strategy and one which has the potential to realise significant value through the delivery of meaningful social housing developments.”
Matthew Pratt, CEO, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan to McCarthy & Stone.”
Charlotte Acreman, Hollis
Hollis has appointed Charlotte Acreman as project management director in its Bristol team, to lead the South West projects team.
She is a chartered surveyor with 20 years’ experience in the property industry, specialising in project management, employer’s agent and development monitoring roles. 18 of those years were spent at CBRE, 11 of which were spent establishing and growing the Project Management team in the Bristol office. Acreman has worked across a diverse portfolio of sectors and projects, including refurbishments of Grade II listed buildings, offices, retail parks and residential schemes.
Alongside her project work, she is vice chair of the British Council for Offices South West and Wales Region and a NextGen mentor.
Acreman commented: “What attracted me to Hollis is the strength of its Project Management service and the way its specialists work across disciplines to support clients. I’m passionate about creating exceptional buildings and workplaces which not only deliver on business needs but also consider environmental impact and implement sustainability measures.”
Gemma Kendall, JLL
JLL has appointed Gemma Kendall as head of living for UK and EMEA, effective immediately.
Kendall joined JLL 19 years ago and has led the EMEA living business following her initial role as EMEA multifamily lead since 2020. She recently held the role of head of multifamily investment for EMEA capital markets, and before this she was national director of European capital markets.
She has led transactions including the recap of M&G’s Build to Rent platform in Ireland and larger asset sales across Europe, including Quayside Quarter and Greenpark.
Julian Sandbach, head of Capital Markets, UK, commented: “I am delighted that Gemma is expanding her role to lead both our UK and EMEA living capital markets businesses. Gemma is a longstanding leader within JLL and her diverse background across retail, offices, and living makes her an exceptionally well-rounded adviser.”
Grant Leggett, Boyer
Planning consultancy Boyer, a division of LRG, has appointed Grant Leggett as managing director.
Previously executive director, Leggett had been closely involved in the day-to-day leadership of Boyer alongside fellow executive director Karen Charles. He joined Boyer in 2011 and has played a central role in the growth of its London office, which has expanded from its original two founding members to a team of more than 14.
His appointment as MD provides continuity for the planning consultancy’s clients and staff ahead of executive chair Andrew Williams’ retirement at the end of 2026, concluding more than two decades with the company. Charles will remain executive director.
Leggett commented: “Boyer has changed considerably since I joined in 2011, but the principle of providing practical, trusted planning advice has remained constant. Karen and I have already been working closely on the day-to-day running of the business and my new role gives us a strong platform from which to continue its development.”
