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How 3 build to rent executives reached the C-Suite | Career journeys in rental living

Episode Notes

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. 

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