Grosvenor Property appoints CEO amid raft of senior changes
Grosvenor Property has appointed a new CEO amid a number of senior changes, as James Raynor takes the reins this September.
Currently CEO of Grosvenor’s UK property business, Raynor will be responsible for the organisation’s international property business, which develops, manages, and invests in property through two operating companies, Grosvenor Property UK and Grosvenor Property Americas.
He will take over from Grosvenor CEO and executive trustee, Mark Preston. Preston will continue to retain the executive trustee role, with responsibility for Grosvenor’s overall strategy and performance.
Raynor will continue to hold the post of CEO of Grosvenor Property UK until a successor is appointed, with the process to select a replacement currently underway.
Meanwhile, Debbie Lee has been appointed as Grosvenor’s chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding current CFO Rob Davis, from July 2026.
She will be succeeded in her present role as CFO of Grosvenor Property UK by Jamie Whitty-Lewis, who is currently executive director of finance at Grosvenor Property UK, from April 2026.
When taking up their new roles, both Raynor and Lee will report to Preston as Executive Trustee.
Mark Preston, Grosvenor’s CEO & Executive Trustee, said: “Grosvenor is unique among peers in the sector not only for having a track record in property of almost 350 years, but also for its international portfolio. James is very well qualified for the Grosvenor Property CEO role.
“He has had a long career at Grosvenor spanning more than 20 years, serving as CEO of Grosvenor Fund Management and Grosvenor Property Europe before becoming CEO of Grosvenor Property UK in 2020. As CEO of our UK property business, he has delivered commercial success, environmental leadership and a progressive partnership approach with our many communities.
“I look forward to the benefits of his fresh insights and leadership across our international property business”.
James Raynor added: “Grosvenor’s international property activities reflect our focus on outstanding quality real estate in prime locations, exceptional service and ambition.
“Among our many initiatives we are investing in South Molton, London’s West End’s largest mixed-use development; major master-planned developments in North America with a pipeline of more than 6,100 homes and are continuing to diversify a global portfolio that encompasses medical facilities in the US, logistics hubs in India, built-to-rent schemes in Australia and student housing in Brazil.
“I am excited to contribute to advancing the quality, breadth and ambition of our business, marrying commercial success with the delivery of environmental and social benefit.”