Yorkshire and The Humber

Ed has been a part of HBD, the development arm of Henry Boot, since 2004. After joining as a project manager, he has seen several promotions throughout his time at the company, the latest being his appointment as Managing Director in 2018. Ed has ultimate responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership of the business.

One of Ed’s biggest accomplishment to date is the completion of the state-of-the-art conference and exhibition centre, TECA, in Aberdeen where for the majority of the project he performed the role of Project Director and helped to ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget.

As a former rugby union player, Ed still has a keen interest in the sport and is an avid supporter of England Rugby.  As well as participating in other sports and outdoor activities Ed also enjoys spending time with his family of seven including Betty (the boxer).

Rebekah is a Partner in the Residential Development & Investment Valuation team, head of the Yorkshire residential team and based in the Leeds office. She specialises in the valuation of residential investment portfolios, residential development, and fund valuation.

She has an enthusiasm for student accommodation, having experience in regional and national portfolios of HMOs, new build PBSA and operational PBSA. She provides Red Book valuations, strategic advice, and recurring fund valuations to a range of clients including banks, developers and pension funds.

Rebekah has been involved with LandAid as an Ambassador for over 6 years and was delighted to be invited to join the Yorkshire Board. She is grateful to have been able to support LandAid’s mission to end youth homelessness, a cause she is passionate about.

Kellie has over 20 years’ experience in real estate transactions.  She is a partner at the law firm, Shoosmiths, and is the national co-head of Development.

Sheffield is her adopted city, and she is keen to see Landaid’s reach spread to South Yorkshire.

Billy is Managing Director at Leeds based Quantity Surveying Firm Richard Boothroyd and Associates.

When not cost planning, Billy enjoys casting a fly line followed by one or two malts.

Tom joined HBD in 2016 as Regional Manager following roles with PwC, where he led the firm’s northern real estate team. Prior to PwC he held portions at DTZ  and Valad Property Group, where he handled strategic land sales together with asset managing a £500m national mixed use portfolio.

As Director and Head of Region, Tom heads HBD’s Yorkshire and North East team, which has seen significant growth following the launch of its first Leeds office in Autumn 2019. He is responsible for HBD’s growing portfolio and developments across the region, sourcing new opportunities while delivering value for shareholders on existing projects.

A busy father of three much of his spare time is filled with family logistics (dance, swimming, guides etc.) When time allows, he is currently training to compete in the Sandman Olympic distance triathlon and is planning to test the adage what doesn’t ‘kill you only makes you stronger’!

Paul is part of the Real Estate Litigation team at Blacks, having joined in 2022.

Paul has over 15 years of experience, advising on the full range of property issues for a diverse client base, including landowners, occupiers, lenders, receivers, and developers.  Paul has previously worked at firms large and small across the country, including a 10-year spell at West-End practices in London.  He has specialist expertise in the field of telecommunications law, and acts exclusively for site providers trying to navigate the Code.

Paul prides himself on taking a collaborative approach and developing relationships with other industry specialists, including surveyors, agents, and other experts.