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How 3 build to rent executives reached the C-Suite | Career journeys in rental living
Episode 121
Friday, 5 December, 2025
In this episode of devcast, Hannah Taylor sits down with three influential leaders shaping the rental living sector to explore their remarkable journeys to the C-suite and discuss the biggest challenges facing the industry today. Our guests share candid insights on: Non-linear career paths and taking leaps of faith The importance of curiosity, asking for help, and learning from mistakes Building and inspiring high-performing teams through culture Talent attraction and retention in a sector many haven't heard of Why career progression must be clearly communicated to avoid losing top talent The transferable skills rental living needs from hospitality, PBSA, and facilities management This conversation also teases key findings from our 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report, revealing that 44% of professionals "fell into" the sector without knowing it existed – highlighting both the challenge and opportunity ahead for the industry. Featured Guests: Katherine Russell – Director of Build to Rent, John Lewis Partnership John Kenny – COO, Realstar Morwenna Hall – COO, Related Argent Sign up for the 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report: https://bit.ly/rental-living-salary-guide Connect with deverellsmith: 🌐 Website: www.deverellsmith.com 💼 LinkedIn: /company/deverell-smith-recruitment 📧 Contact: hello@deverellsmith.com This is where property meets people. #RentalLiving #BuildToRent #PropertyRecruitment #CareerDevelopment #RealEstate #devcast #PropertyPodcast #TalentStrategy













