Watkin Jones Plc announced the appointment of Alex Pease as chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Alex joined the company in 2010 and took on the role of Group Investment Director in 2013. He was appointed Chief Investment Officer in 2021 and joined the Board in 2022.

Since 19 July 2023, Alex has been the Interim CEO, leading the business through a critical period during which the markets in which the Group operates have faced significant challenges. During this time, the Group under Alex's leadership has successfully concluded the sale of three non-core Private Rented Sector assets, taken action to better align its cost base and made progress against a number of important operational initiatives.