Retail giant joins Dexters

Independent chartered surveyor and estate agent, Dexters, has appointed prominent businessman Justin King CBE to be the new Chairman of the group.

Justin King is a highly respected leader with significant experience in large consumer-facing businesses for over three decades, serving in senior positions at major companies including Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Asda, Häagen-Dazs, PepsiCo, and Mars.

Justin will work closely with Andy Shepherd, CEO of DEXTERS as the group seeks to accelerate its growth from its existing London-wide network of over 70 offices, and further develop its digital capabilities.

Justin King commented: “I am delighted to be joining Dexters at this exciting stage in their development. I have been impressed by the leadership team and the company’s strong culture which puts its customers at the heart of everything they do. I look forward to working with the team at Dexters on opportunities to enhance their customer engagement and grow market share. The group is in a strong financial position reflected by consistent annual revenue growth, strong operating profits, good cash reserves, and proven strategy for expansion through acquisitions, new office openings, and investment in digital development.”

Justin is credited for turning Sainsbury’s around during his decade-long tenure at the iconic British retailer. Under his leadership, Sainsbury’s delivered a shareholder return of 85% and tripled profits. Before joining Sainsbury’s, Justin was the Head of Food at Marks & Spencer and is also known for helping to transform Asda into a market-leading business.

Founded in 1993 and led by CEO Andy Shepherd, Dexters currently serves over 30,000 Landlords and facilitates more than 28,000 property transactions across London every year.