Experienced financial director Sanjay Patel has joined development firm Cadogan to help boost commercial success.

Sanjay Patel will be the company's new Financial Director, in which he will play a key role in the development of the Estate.

He comes to the firm with experience as Group Finance Director of property services firm Strutt & Parker, as well as 14 years with the John Lewis Partnership, where he held several senior roles including Finance Director of John Lewis Department Stores.

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Hugh Seaborn, CEO of Cadogan, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Sanjay to Cadogan. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record of leadership skills and solid technical expertise in treasury, finance, taxation and investment strategy. I equally value his high levels of integrity and strong ethics, demonstrated through commitments to not-for-profit endeavours throughout his career. He will undoubtedly prove an asset to an organisation such as Cadogan, which has the long-term benefit of the local community at the heart of its business decisions."

Sanjay Patel, Finance Director, added: "I admire Cadogan's commitment to invest in the long-term success of Chelsea, whilst preserving the heritage of the area. It is a pleasure to be joining the team and I look forward to building on their excellent work, implementing and adapting finance strategies to sustain Cadogan's growth to ensure this dynamic Estate continues to thrive."

(CM)