Foxtons Group plc announced that Guy Gittins has been appointed Group CEO with effect from 5 September 2022. He joins Foxtons from Chestertons, the London and international residential property specialist, where he is currently Chief Executive, and replaces Nic Budden, who has stepped down from the CEO role he has held since 2014. Guy has significant sector and leadership experience.

Since his 2018 appointment as Chief Executive of Chestertons, he has exponentially grown EBITDA, and transformed the business into a technology led, performance focused business, winning market share; increasing sales in each year; and significantly growing the lettings business both via acquisition and organically. Guy started his early career at Foxtons, leaving in 2007 to become Sales and Marketing Director for Peter de Savary. In May 2010 he joined Savills, before moving to Chestertons in 2012, as head of their Chelsea office.

Peter Rollings, currently a Non-Executive Director and former Managing Director of Foxtons, will act as interim CEO with immediate effect until Guy takes up his appointment. Peter is a highly experienced industry figure who was CEO of Marsh & Parsons from 2005 to 2016.