Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has recruited its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a newly created role and board-level appointment.

Sophia Swain will be based at the company’s Wokingham head office and will build on LRG’s technological successes to date, including its pioneering approach to landlord / tenant portals and administrative efficiencies.

She will oversee several large projects which underpin the use of digital communications across the business’ various strands, using technology to increase efficiencies and provide an enhanced customer service.

Sophia’s most recent role was Head of Digital Delivery at professional services specialist, LRQA, and previously worked for British Gas Centrica and a corporate law firm.

Appealing challenge

Commenting on her new role, Sophia said: “LRG appealed to me because it spans the entire breadth of the property sector, from land sales and planning through to sales, lettings and specialist property advice. LRG’s positive acquisitions strategy and focus on growth means that the overarching IT strategy is constantly adapting as we integrate a variety of new business with different management structures and IT systems. Having worked in a number of different sectors previously, that challenge appeals to me.”

Michael Cook, CEO of Leaders Romans Group, added: “In appointing Sophia to this newly created role, LRG has taken a significant step forward in its approach to digital communications. Over the next year we’ll be making significant advances in our online services and it’s great to have the benefit of Sophia’s experience and insight in doing so.”