E098 - James Watson: Property Director - Ballymore
Description
Another great episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast!
This time, we sit down with James Watson, Property Director at Ballymore, to hear his incredible journey from retail shop floors to overseeing 4,200+ homes and mixed-use developments across East London.
James shares how he transitioned into property management, the challenges of running large-scale estates like Royal Wharf and Riverscape, and the balancing act of community, ESG, and compliance in today’s real estate landscape.
Packed with real-life leadership lessons, behind-the-scenes stories (including the iconic Embassy Gardens Sky Pool), and candid insights on the evolving property market.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone in facilities, property management, or development.
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