Our People
Meet the Team
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 spent 10 years working for numerous blue chip companies in Switzerland, New York and the City of London prior to joining the Malins Group in 2008. Lauren is focussed on the company’s long-term investment and short-term repositioning strategy; where value can be added through refurbishment, development and active management of buildings and occupiers. She drives growth via acquisition and development, across both business divisions, with a passion for design, architecture, and planning.
Lauren spent 10 years working for numerous blue chip companies in Switzerland, New York and the City of London prior to joining the Malins Group in 2008. Lauren is focussed on the company’s long-term investment and short-term repositioning strategy; where value can be added through refurbishment, development and active management of buildings and occupiers. She drives growth via acquisition and development, across both business divisions, with a passion for design, architecture, and planning.
Sandra Brownlie
Operations Director/ Company Secretary
Sandra joined the Malins Group in 2010 after working for an IT Consultancy for 7 years, with experience in Project Management, Building and Facilities Management. Sandra has responsibility for project management across both regeneration and development projects, overseeing the investment portfolio, and management and operational responsibility for the group.
Sandra joined the Malins Group in 2010 after working for an IT Consultancy for 7 years, with experience in Project Management, Building and Facilities Management. Sandra has responsibility for project management across both regeneration and development projects, overseeing the investment portfolio, and management and operational responsibility for the group.
Matthew Baker
Financial Controller
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 member 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, and will also work with the team to accelerate the 10 year vision.
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 member 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, and will also work with the team to accelerate the 10 year vision.
Sam England
Land Manager
Sam started his property development career at a national retirement housing developer where he spent 4 successful years before joining the Malins Group in 2017. Sam is responsible for the land acquisition of development and investment sites.
Sam started his property development career at a national retirement housing developer where he spent 4 successful years before joining the Malins Group in 2017. Sam is responsible for the land acquisition of development and investment sites.
Lucy Edwards
Construction and Design Assistant
Lucy graduated from her role as Business Administration Apprentice in 2014, Lucy now works closely with our site managers, construction team and QS, supporting the build and design functions, and The Malins Group Design Studio.
In 2017 Lucy achieved a diploma with The British Academy of Interior Design.
Lucy graduated from her role as Business Administration Apprentice in 2014, Lucy now works closely with our site managers, construction team and QS, supporting the build and design functions, and The Malins Group Design Studio.
In 2017 Lucy achieved a diploma with The British Academy of Interior Design.
Lynne Spittle
Business Administrator
Lynne is an experienced business professional, having gained an extensive and wide range of skills and expertise at all levels within accounting and finance, facilities and IT, including working in the public sector together with 13 years in a legal environment.
Lynne is responsible for providing administration and accounting support to the investment and development divisions of the group.
Lynne is an experienced business professional, having gained an extensive and wide range of skills and expertise at all levels within accounting and finance, facilities and IT, including working in the public sector together with 13 years in a legal environment.
Lynne is responsible for providing administration and accounting support to the investment and development divisions of the group.
Clare Worrall
Portfolio Manager
Clare spent 2.5 years at complete RPI, who specialise in acquisition, letting and management of residential property nationwide.
Clare is responsible for The Malins Group’s investment portfolio of circa 600 units, spanning the residential and commercial sectors. Working in conjunction with our outsourced property management function, Clare’s active management responsibility covers end to end cost control, through to the growth of the portfolio.
Clare spent 2.5 years at complete RPI, who specialise in acquisition, letting and management of residential property nationwide.
Clare is responsible for The Malins Group’s investment portfolio of circa 600 units, spanning the residential and commercial sectors. Working in conjunction with our outsourced property management function, Clare’s active management responsibility covers end to end cost control, through to the growth of the portfolio.
Karen Woods
Portfolio Accounts
Karen holds the AAT qualification and has full responsibility for the Sales Ledger function across the Portfolio. Karen works closely with our Financial Controller and Portfolio Manager
Karen holds the AAT qualification and has full responsibility for the Sales Ledger function across the Portfolio. Karen works closely with our Financial Controller and Portfolio Manager