NORTHERN TRUST LAND ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF JOHN TOOTELL TO DIRECTOR

22nd July 2024

Northern Trust Land is pleased to announce the promotion of John Tootell to the position of Director. This significant advancement recognises John's exceptional contributions and leadership within the company and comes on the back of Northern Trust’s recent announcement on the rebranding of their land business, Metacre Ltd, to Northern Trust Land Ltd.

John has been an integral part of Northern Trust Land since joining the company 14 years ago. His expertise in land acquisition, planning, and development has been instrumental in enhancing the company's portfolio and market presence. The current land portfolio extends to over 60 active promotion sites, covering in excess of 3,000 acres with a further 2,000 acres owned outright, that has the potential to deliver more than 10,000 new homes in the next 5 years.

As Director of Northern Trust Land, John will oversee the strategic planning and development of key land assets, ensuring alignment with Northern Trust Land's long-term objectives.

John expressed his enthusiasm about the new role, stating, "I am honoured and privileged to take on this new challenge and look forward to building on our excellent track record as we enter this exciting phase in the company’s evolution. I am a firm believer that people make any organisation, and you are nothing without a strong team. I am very fortunate to work with an exceptional team at Northern Trust Land and I am excited to see what the future holds as we continue to expand our strategic land operations, build and maintain strong relationships with all our landowner partners and help deliver sustainable communities throughout the country."

Northern Trust Land is one of the most successful and long-established land promoters in the country having been involved in planning and development for over 60 years. The Company has an impressive track record of achieving planning consents for its own and third-party landowner's sites. As a family owned and privately run company Northern Trust Land has the flexibility to consider site acquisitions on an unconditional or conditional basis and can make quick decisions. Northern Trust Land remains committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable developments that contribute to the prosperity of communities across the UK.

For more information about Northern Trust Land and its strategic land promotion initiatives, please visit www.ntland.co.uk.

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