Lee Wainwright appointed CEO of Purplebricks’ UK operations

January 9, 2018

Purplebricks Group plc the hybrid estate agent, has announced today that Lee Wainwright has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Purplebricks’ UK operations with immediate effect.

Commenting on the announcement, Michael Bruce, Group Chief Executive, said:

 “We are very fortunate to have someone of Lee’s experience and track record in the industry heading up our UK business. He brings with him extensive leadership and industry expertise from his senior roles at Countrywide, and has already demonstrated his value in his time as COO at Purplebricks. Having grown to be one of the leading estate agents in the country in such a short period of time brings with it the need to develop and scale‐up our people and capabilities in customer service, recruitment, training, and build a broader business offering. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service through a resourceful and agile technology platform and our talented pool of employees and management. I believe that Lee is the best person to lead this expansion and to grow the strong culture that exists in our special business.”

Read the announcement 9th January 2018 in full click here.

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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