LSL announced this morning that Helen Buck, executive director of estate agency, has made the decision to retire. She will continue in her role until March 2023.

Buck joined the board as a non executive director in 2011, moving into the role of executive director, estate agency in 2017. LSL will now commence a process to recruit an individual to lead the estate agency business. It is not anticipated that this will be a main board role.

Buck said: “During my time leading the estate agency division in LSL I’ve been privileged to work with a group of highly talented and professional colleagues.

“I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved during some exciting and challenging times, and I look forward to continuing the work over the next 9 months while I support David in finding my replacement.”

David Stewart, group chief executive, commented: “Helen has made a huge contribution to LSL, both from the time she joined the Board as a non executive director, and in more recent years leading the estate agency division, including throughout the challenges brought about by the emergence of the Covid virus. 

“She is a fantastic colleague and is held in high regard by staff throughout the business. On behalf of all the LSL Board, I would like to offer Helen our very best wishes for the future.”