Watkin Jones issues profit warning as CEO resigns

By Carl Brown2023-07-19T12:15:00

Build-to-rent and student housing specialist warns underlying profit may not increase from half year level if sales fall through

Watkin Jones’ chief executive has stepped down as it issued a warning about its expected level of profit this year.

The build-to-rent and student housing specialist today announced Richard Simpson has departed as chief executive after four and a half years in the role with immediate effect.

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