Since joining Audley in 2020, Gary has led finance, legal, IT, risk and governance and corporate development.

He has been instrumental in accelerating Audley’s growth plans, from signing new debt facilities, including a development facility with Homes England to working with the board on new JVs with BlackRock and Octopus Real Estate.

As COO, Gary has also lead operations and HR.

Nick Sanderson, CEO at Audley Group, said: “Gary’s appointment as COO is really a reflection of the value he is adding to the group. He has been and continues to be a visionary CFO, and shares with me a passion for the potential in this sector.

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“Operations is vital to the success of the retirement village model; our needs align with our customers in developing and maintaining high quality environments and experiences.

“Our mission is one that Gary lives and breathes — the desire to help the UK live better, for longer.

“I’m delighted to work with Gary on this!”

Gary added: “I am delighted to take on this role at a time when Audley Group continues to go from strength to strength.

“Operations is the beating heart of what we do and obsessing about the consistent delivery of exceptional customer service is our core focus, coupled with a desire to give the UK population the choices they deserve as they get older.”