6th Jan 1940 – 31st May 2023 | Read Announcement >>

David founded the business in 1961. He has overseen the growth of the business by 50% per year over the past 40 years. He is a member of Prince’s Youth Business Trust for West Yorkshire board and a past President of Rotary. Read our announcement

Alan qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1992 and joined the Company in 1993 as a Senior Surveyor. He became a Director in 1998 and took charge of the Property Department in 1999. He is now Managing Director of Towngate’s sister company; Brigdale Limited.

After qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1995, Robert joined Towngate as a Senior Surveyor. He has special experience in the acquisition and management of investment properties, particularly in the Yorkshire area, and is now Managing Director of Towngate PLC.

In 1994, Steve joined the Company as a Financial Controller and became a Director in 1998. He has responsibility for all day to day financial matters and for raising finance.

Tom joined the company in January 2017. Tom is well known within the industry and previously worked for Knight Frank for over 9 years where he progressed to the level of Partner in the Industrial and Logistics Department. Tom has a wealth of experience in the industrial warehouse sector which is proving invaluable to the team at Towngate.

Julia has worked for the Company since October 2000. She has qualified as a Chartered Marketer and manages the Marketing operation for the Group, along with working with the Chartered Surveyors, dealing with day to day property/lettings matters within the Property Department.

Jake commenced with the Company on 12th November 2018 in the newly formed role of Facilities Manager to assist Nick Yates, Assistant Property Surveyor.

Jake has two young daughters.  He previously worked for a family run business based in Leeds for 8 years, working his way up from administration to Facilities Manager. When he is not spending time with his Family Jake enjoys sport and keeping fit. He particularly likes football and is a supporter and season ticket holder at Leeds United.

Judyta joined us in January 2016 as an Accounts Assistant.

Amy joined Towngate in March 2014 as an Accounts Assistant and she is fully AAT qualified. She has since progressed to Financial Accountant.

Dina previously worked for Royal Bank of Scotland for 20 years before moving to Towngate. Dina enjoys cooking & entertaining, traveling the world and shopping, as well as doing voluntary work.

Lucy commenced with the Company in the capacity of PA in August 2018.  She was previously employed as a Legal PA and Conveyancing Secretary, and more latterly, worked as part of the Funding and Compliance team within the energy services sector.  Lucy has two young children and enjoys travel, holidays and photography.