Ashley spent his early professional life working in China in the FMCG sector and completing a Master’s degree in International Business. He then spent five years at development finance lender Regentsmead progressing through the business to become Joint Head. Ashley has overseen just short of £400m of development funds deployed into UK residential projects and has amassed a wealth of development finance experience and contacts. He is passionate about housebuilding and has previously consulted the DCLG on housebuilding legislation. In February 2017 he was nominated in the ‘One to Watch’ category at the annual Norwood Property Awards which recognises outstanding young talent in the property sector. In his spare time Ashley is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and a keen boxing fan.

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