Wates Residential has strengthened its expansion in southern England and London with the appointment of a new Development Director.

In her new role, Lia Silva will support the delivery of a £1 billion joint venture regeneration scheme in partnership London with the London Borough of Havering.

She will lead the business' development management team responsible for the scheme, which aims to provide 3,000 new homes in the borough over the next 12 years.

Lia has over 10 years of industry experience in addition to a Masters in Architecture from Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto, Milan. She also possesses a wealth of industry experience including project leadership, urban planning and marketing within the London residential market.


Paul Nicholls, Managing Director of Wates Residential, said: "Lia is joining the business at a very exciting time as we grow our portfolio of development projects. Her role will be crucial in ensuring that we grow our development activities sustainably while continuing to provide our clients with the high standard of delivery to which they have become accustomed."

Lia Silva, Development Director, Wates Residential, added: "Wates Residential has an excellent reputation for delivering excellent quality, nurturing its people and building great places to live as part of wider regeneration schemes. The business' uncompromising approach to putting local people's needs at the heart of every development to ensure that we generate the greatest social value is something that I am proud to be a part of and look forward to working alongside the team to deliver."

(CM/MH)