I am the main Board Director and am responsible for the presentation of financial information at board and investor meetings and the appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisition opportunities. I raise bank debt and management of bank relationship (Vegner has in excess of 8,000 client bank accounts), as well as manage the audit, group budgeting, taxation, and treasury management processes. My role extends to company secretarial/companies act responsibility for all Group companies, as well as holding responsibility for FCA reporting and compliance.
ERICA MASON
Chief Executive Officer
JAMES HOWGEGO
Chief Financial Officer
ALEC GUTHRIE
Executive Director
MICHAEL HEHIR
Executive Director
With over 18 years industry experience, I have developed a strong understanding of leasehold legislation and industry best practice, specialising in the discipline of Service Charge Accounting. Having spent 14 of my 18 years with the Vegner Group (formerly HML), I have a deep affinity for the business and have witnessed its growth and evolution first-hand. My role, as the strategic and operational lead for the B-hive Property Solutions back-office, is to work closely with the various department heads to continuously look to improve the service delivery, increase revenue streams and create efficiencies, utilising technology for the benefit of the clients, employees and the wider company.
RICHARD SCOTT
Director of Human Resources
I joined the Vegner Group in December 2015 and am responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function. No one day is the same in HR, but my general responsibilities include guiding, managing and providing strategy on the people function for the Vegner Group. A core function of my role is to develop Vegner’s culture, development, organisation and recruitment. Since joining Vegner, I have led the implementation of policies and programmes created by the wider senior management team and have helped Vegner win multiple awards.
CHRISSY MOUSKIS
Director Of B-hive Block Management Partners
I am responsible for the B-hive Partners division of the Vegner Group creating a network of independent Block Management Partners working in Partnership with B-hive. Our division brings a fresh and transformative approach to estate and block management enabling businesses to either add block management services to their current offering or empowering Property Managers to independently run their own business.
MARK TEJADA
Director of Acquisitions
As Acquisitions Director my role encompasses seeking out potential businesses for purchase, negotiations, overseeing due diligence, financial planning, scoping, closing, and integration to the appropriate sector within the wider Vegner Group. I report to the CEO regarding risks and opportunities for impending and ongoing acquisition activities, and post-acquisition integration management.
DAVID FLACK
Director of Health and Safety
I have taken on the newly created role of Director of Health and Safety, responsible for determining and implementing the health and safety strategy for the Group. Having been with Vegner for 7 years and involved with health and safety in the residential block industry for a decade now, my knowledge and experience with health and safety will help to drive compliance. I am passionate about Health and Safety and aim to ensure the Group is at the forefront of safety management in the sector.
VICTORIA HOUGH
Director of Client Finance
I have over 20 years’ experience in the property finance industry. I have been with the Vegner group for over 15 years and have gained an extensive knowledge of leasehold accounting legislation and industry best practice.
I am responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the B-hive Property Solutions Client Finance division. Ensuring we are compliant at all times is pivotal within our operations, and giving peace of mind to all our clients is at the forefront of what we do.
RUSSELL O'CONNOR
Managing Director of HML Property Management & Faraday
As Managing Director of HML PM & Faraday, my job is to ensure the company’s strategy is delivered throughout our branch network whist overseeing my multi-talented team, who all effortlessly strive to achieve the company’s goals.
I joined the Vegner Group in 2019, although my career in property management spans across 24 years. During this time I have previously owned two successful property management businesses and have become an Associate of RICS, a Member of the IRPM and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
DAVID BOND
Managing Director of Shaw & Co / Alexander Bonhill
I am the Managing Director of two key services to the property management businesses within the Vegner Group.
Alexander Bonhill is an insurance brokerage regulated by the FCA that provides a full suite of insurance services to the Vegner Group of companies Clients’.
Shaw & Co is the Group’s surveying business that provides professional surveying services to the Vegner Group of companies, from Building Reinstatement Valuations through to Capital Expenditure Reports and Major Works projects.
I also oversee the data and digital services to the Group.
DAVID BROOME
Managing Director of Dauntons Soar
I am a member of the IRPM and Associate of the RICS, after completing a degree in economics at Nottingham University and a post graduate diploma in estate management. I have a wealth of Property Management experience having worked in the industry for well over 10 years in a variety of senior roles. My responsibilities include ensuring the stability of the Dauntons Soar business and maintaining the existing business model, whilst developing and growing the company through other avenues.
LISE BAKER
Project Manager
I have worked in a variety of roles in my career, ranging from IT Helpdesk through to managing a short-let Airbnb offering. All the experience I have gained has helped me thrive as a project manager and strengthened my ability to manage a wide variety of projects.