A new Area Lettings Director for Connells has been appointed to drive the growth of Connells’ Lettings division in the South.

Stuart Cornwall (left), who takes up his role with immediate effect, joins from Countrywide and brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the industry. He is charged with strengthening the lettings business across the Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex and Suffolk regions and, currently covering 20 branches in those areas, plans to grow and develop the teams to become a driving force for lettings in the South.

Stuart’s is the latest in a series of senior appointments at Connells to support the company’s ambitious lettings expansion strategy. He says: “This is a really exciting time for Connells’ lettings business as its teams and offering continue to develop and strengthen. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the company’s growing success and look forward to using my previous experience to consolidate Connells’ already strong standing in a thriving marketplace.

“We have a lot planned for lettings across the South, including growing our teams, opening more branches and acquiring more lettings businesses and portfolios,” Stuart continues. “We’re keen to speak to anyone with an acquisition opportunity to offer, as well as other lettings experts interested in joining our fantastic team. We place a real focus on investing in our people, so please do get in touch if you’d like to discuss these prospects in more detail.”

Kevin Day, Head of Lettings at Connells, says, “We’re delighted to welcome Stuart to Connells at a brilliant time for our growing lettings division. Our division is going from strength to strength and that’s down to recruiting some of the best in the business. Stuart’s substantial previous experience and expertise in the field will no doubt be a huge asset to Connells as we continue to build our lettings offering in the South.”