Build-to-rent developer PLATFORM_ appoints CFO

Build-to-rent investor and developer PLATFORM_ has appointed Matt Garner as chief financial officer as the business continues its growth plans across the UK.

Matt joins with more than 13 years’ experience in senior real estate finance roles, most recently serving as CFO at Praxis Real Estate Management.

He brings extensive experience in finance transformation and major transactions, including overseeing £800 million of real estate debt facilities.

Matt Garner, chief financial officer at PLATFORM_, said: “PLATFORM_ has a strong track record of delivering high‑quality homes at scale, creating both an exceptional resident experience and long‑term value for investment partners. 

“I’m delighted to join the team at an exciting stage, as the business continues to grow and deliver its development pipeline, while continuing to expand its operating platform, including into third-party management.”

Jonathan Rae, outgoing finance director at PLATFORM_, added: “It’s been a privilege to work with the exceptionally talented team at PLATFORM_ over the last eight years.

“The real estate sector has faced a number of seismic challenges over this period but at PLATFORM_ we always found a way to keep delivering new homes and growing our service offering under the PLATFORM_ brand. 

“This is down to the ingenuity and dedication of the people at PLATFORM_ as well as an unwavering focus on building relationships over the long term.”

PLATFORM_ currently has a portfolio and pipeline of around 4200 homes across the UK and is progressing major developments in Leeds, Bristol and Milton Keynes.

Jean-Marc Vandevivere, chief executive at PLATFORM_, added: “I’m very pleased to welcome Matt to the executive team at PLATFORM_ and excited about the new skills and experience he brings to support the continued growth of the business as we deliver our development pipeline, acquire new opportunities and grow our management services.

“At the same time, we’re sorry to see Jon leave after he has contributed so much to the development of our business since joining in 2018. 

“He has been a trusted partner to me and many others across the business. We wish him all the very best in his new role.”

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