Chestertons promotes Jon Chevalier
Chestertons has promoted Jon Chevalier to head its Westminster sales office.
Chevalier joined Chestertons in 2021 and has worked as a negotiator in the Westminster and Knightsbridge offices, gaining experience across the local market. He will now lead the Westminster sales team and oversee its operations.
“I’m delighted to take on this role at Westminster,” said Jon. “Having progressed through different markets at Chestertons, I’m ready to apply my experience to support the team and deliver outstanding results for our clients.”
Chestertons appoints Pavol Miksa to manage Notting Hill sales
Chestertons has also appointed Pavol Miksa to head up its Notting Hill Sales office.
Miksa started his career at Chestertons in the Westminster office in 2009 and was promoted to sales director in 2015.
His success in Westminster, combined with his leadership style, made him the ideal candidate for Notting Hill, according to Chestertons.
Miksa said: ‘’Chestertons has given me incredible opportunities over the years, and I’m looking forward to helping our team continue to succeed and ensuring our clients receive the very best support and guidance.’’
Carter Jonas strengthens senior team in Leeds
Carter Jonas has appointed James Mohammed as a partner within its planning and development division, strengthening senior leadership across the firm’s Development North team in Leeds.
Mohammed brings over 18 years’ experience in property and residential development and joins Carter Jonas from JLL, where he was head of residential development for Yorkshire and the North East.
Mohammed’s appointment further supports Vision 2030, Carter Jonas’s five-year growth strategy, and builds on the strategic restructure of the firm’s planning and development division in 2025,.
At Carter Jonas, Mohammed will work alongside John Webster and Daniel Sherwood within the Development North leadership team, drawing on his significant experience across development consultancy and agency to provide strategic advice to clients across the North. His role will focus on strategic development advice, providing consultancy across development agreements, agency and delivery, as Carter Jonas continues to strengthen its planning and development offering across the region
Mohammed said: “Vision 2030 gives us a clear sense of direction, and recent team developments make this a great time to come on board. I look forward to working with colleagues in Leeds and across the wider business to support clients, bringing together local insight and the strength of Carter Jonas’s national network.”
Colin Brown, head of planning and development, Carter Jonas, said: “James brings deep knowledge of northern residential development markets and a practical, commercial focused approach shaped by many years of advising clients across both the public and private sectors. He has a strong track record in building effective relationships with landowners, developers and investors, and his experience across consultancy and agency will undoubtedly be a real asset to our Development North team.”
Bidwells appoints Sam Potts to lead Oxford office
Bidwells has appointed Sam Potts as head of its Oxford office.
In this strategic role, the company says Potts will bridge the gap between local market intelligence and the overarching strategic objectives of Bidwells’ diverse client base across Oxfordshire.
Potts said: “I am proud to be leading our Oxford office and building on the brilliant work the team delivers every day for occupiers, investors and institutions across the region. My focus is on helping clients create workspaces that perform, adapt and support the great minds responsible for such an innovative part of the country.”