Our People
Meet the Team
In-house end-to-end expertise through acquisition, asset management and disposal.
Malcom Atkins
CHAIRMAN
Originally qualifying as a Chartered Auctioneer & Estate Agent having been articled to local surveyors & valuers; Malcom is a true entrepreneur. He has had additional and diverse business interests throughout his career, including nursing homes, restaurants, publishing interests and Southern England’s first and largest corporate indoor karting centre.
Malcom Atkins
CHAIRMAN
Originally qualifying as a Chartered Auctioneer & Estate Agent having been articled to local surveyors & valuers; Malcom is a true entrepreneur. He has had additional and diverse business interests throughout his career, including nursing homes, restaurants, publishing interests and Southern England’s first and largest corporate indoor karting centre.
Originally qualifying as a Chartered Auctioneer & Estate Agent having been articled to local surveyors & valuers; Malcom is a true entrepreneur. He has had additional and diverse business interests throughout his career, including nursing homes, restaurants, publishing interests and Southern England’s first and largest corporate indoor karting centre.
Lauren Atkins
Managing Director
Lauren has been leading the Malins Group since 2008, focused on the company’s long-term investment and short-term re-positioning strategy; where value can be added through development, regeneration and active management. She drives growth via acquisition and development, across both business divisions, with a passion for design, architecture, and planning.
Lauren is the Patron of charity Aurora New Dawn and previously held senior leadership positions at numerous blue chip companies in Switzerland, New York and the City of London.
Lauren has been leading the Malins Group since 2008, focused on the company’s long-term investment and short-term re-positioning strategy; where value can be added through development, regeneration and active management. She drives growth via acquisition and development, across both business divisions, with a passion for design, architecture, and planning.
Lauren is the Patron of charity Aurora New Dawn and previously held senior leadership positions at numerous blue chip companies in Switzerland, New York and the City of London.
Matthew Baker
Finance Director
Matthew was appointed in 2014. A graduate in Business Administration from the University Of Bath, he subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant whilst working in a large UK practice, and is a fellow of the ICAEW.
Prior to joining The Malins Group, he held a key financial role on the management team of a rapidly expanding Gym operator.
Matthew is responsible for the finance function and financial reporting within the Group.
Matthew was appointed in 2014. A graduate in Business Administration from the University Of Bath, he subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant whilst working in a large UK practice, and is a fellow of the ICAEW.
Prior to joining The Malins Group, he held a key financial role on the management team of a rapidly expanding Gym operator.
Matthew is responsible for the finance function and financial reporting within the Group.
Karen Woods
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Karen holds the AAT qualification and is ACCA part qualified. Karen has full responsibility for the Residential Rental Ledger.
Karen holds the AAT qualification and is ACCA part qualified. Karen has full responsibility for the Residential Rental Ledger.
Nora Keating
Commercial Accounts Manager
Nora has 8 years’ experience in financial Property management and is responsible for the Commercial Rental Ledger & Service Charge accounting.
Nora has 8 years’ experience in financial Property management and is responsible for the Commercial Rental Ledger & Service Charge accounting.
Ashley Roberts
Chartered Surveyor
Ashley leads the Commercial Property team, with a focus on maximising returns and ensuring operational efficiency.
His responsibilities include undertaking rent reviews, lease renewals, new lettings, and setting service charge budgets, as well as implementing preventative maintenance programmes. With many tenants in the portfolio having remained for over 20 years, Ashley places strong emphasis on fostering positive landlord and tenant relationships—an integral part of our approach at The Malins Group.
A Chartered Surveyor since 2002 and a member of the RICS, Ashley brings nearly 25 years of experience in the London property market. His background spans Investment, Agency, and Lease Advisory, equipping him with a well-rounded understanding of commercial real estate.
Ashley leads the Commercial Property team, with a focus on maximising returns and ensuring operational efficiency.
His responsibilities include undertaking rent reviews, lease renewals, new lettings, and setting service charge budgets, as well as implementing preventative maintenance programmes. With many tenants in the portfolio having remained for over 20 years, Ashley places strong emphasis on fostering positive landlord and tenant relationships—an integral part of our approach at The Malins Group.
A Chartered Surveyor since 2002 and a member of the RICS, Ashley brings nearly 25 years of experience in the London property market. His background spans Investment, Agency, and Lease Advisory, equipping him with a well-rounded understanding of commercial real estate.
Rachael Islip
Residential Property Manager)
Rachael is responsible for Property Management across the Residential Portfolio. She works closely with our agents and tenants to drive lettings and efficient maintenance.
Rachael is responsible for Property Management across the Residential Portfolio. She works closely with our agents and tenants to drive lettings and efficient maintenance.
Josh Stratton
ACQUISITION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Josh is responsible for acquisitions and the subsequent development or asset management. Josh also leads the regeneration of the legacy portfolio.
Josh is responsible for acquisitions and the subsequent development or asset management. Josh also leads the regeneration of the legacy portfolio.
David Lawson
Head of Construction
David is responsible for leading on site construction for The Malins Group. Having worked for 20 years in the construction industry, David manages our in house and contracted builds together with preventative maintence across the portfolio.
David is responsible for leading on site construction for The Malins Group. Having worked for 20 years in the construction industry, David manages our in house and contracted builds together with preventative maintence across the portfolio.
Laura Pearce
Commercial Portfolio Manager
With over 20 years of experience in administration and coordination, Laura has developed strong expertise across finance and building services. She works closely with the Construction team and Commercial Asset Management to ensure the smooth operation of our commercial estates. Her responsibilities include project coordination and overseeing compliance across the commercial portfolio, playing a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory standards.
With over 20 years of experience in administration and coordination, Laura has developed strong expertise across finance and building services. She works closely with the Construction team and Commercial Asset Management to ensure the smooth operation of our commercial estates. Her responsibilities include project coordination and overseeing compliance across the commercial portfolio, playing a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory standards.
Beata Trybala
Accounts Assistant
Beata is an AAT qualified and ACCA part qualified accounts administrator, working within the commercial accounts team. She has worked in accounts receivable, budgeting and reconciliation for the last 4 years.
Beata is an AAT qualified and ACCA part qualified accounts administrator, working within the commercial accounts team. She has worked in accounts receivable, budgeting and reconciliation for the last 4 years.