Our Team
Our unique combination of technology, digital search and data analysis challenges the traditional agency model, and was built by those with first-hand planning and development experience.
Daniel Robinson
Managing director
Dan launched VirginLand by Ringley to disrupt and democratise the process of site finding. With early market validation, Dan joined forces with The Ringley Group (2021) to access new resources and lead the business through the next phase of its growth. Before founding VirginLand by Ringley, Dan successfully launched & exited a tech-enabled property management business
Charlie Youngs
Land director
Charlie joined VirginLand by Ringley as Partner and Land Director in 2021 after early success with his own property venture. Charlie gained valuable commercial experience running his own business, and with agencies Morgan Williams and Aspinall Verdi. Entrepreneurial, personable and driven, Charlie heads up our land team.
Mary-Anne Bowring
CEO, The Ringley Group
Mary-Anne is the Founder and CEO of The Ringley Group, a multi-disciplinary property consultancy and asset management specialist with a team of 130 across 3 offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff. Ringley’s core services include full lifecycle asset management for the living sector, block management, leaseholder advice, and property services – including law, finance and valuation.
Freddy Hoare
Commercial Director
Freddy supports VirginLand by Ringley across a number of functions including marketing, operations, account management and finance. Freddy has previous experience running a tech-enabled property management business, and more recently began a skiwear brand, SQI.
Steven Norman
Head of Planning
Steve has over 30 years of experience in planning, land acquisition and residential development with his own development consultancy. Steve advises developers and landowners on potential planning gains, applications and issues – and draws from valuable experience piecing together successful schemes across the UK.
Oliver Wahlgren
Senior Land Manager
Oliver oversees the end-to-end operations of our business, managing key accounts from site identification to landowner communications and deal brokering. Oliver helped develop many of the internal systems, and joined VirginLand after a decade of investment, finance and operational experience with some of the largest PLC developers in the UK.
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Head of Revenue Operations
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CAMERON SHAW
Land Manager
Cameron studied Planning & Property Development at university and was the first to join our graduate scheme. Cam quickly showed his value to our clients and team, identifying development opportunities and providing support to both landowner and developer through the acquisition process. Cam has helped develop much of the account management function of the business.
Ben Edwards
Head of Technology
Ben brings his wealth of Technology and Digital Transformation experience to VirginLand by Ringley as we continue to lead innovation in the technology space. With a background and degree in Computer Science, and nearly a decade of experience in Technology within the Property sector, Ben will support the team providing consultancy, support, and advice on our digital strategy.
Georgia Wellesley-Davies
Executive Assistant
Georgia works closely with the senior leadership team and account managers to manage administrative tasks, coordinate schedules, and ensure the seamless functioning of our office. Georgia spends half of her week as an inspiring secondary school Science teacher, and the other half as VirginLand by Ringley’s executive assistant.
Tom Opperman
Senior Land Manager
Tom has nearly 10 years of acquisition experience in prime and super prime residential markets across London, East Anglia and the Home Counties. Tom has overseen the development process from site purchase through to planning and construction, finally handing keys to new homeowners.
Sam Bedford
Land Manager
Sam joins VirginLand by Ringley with a specific interest in property development and regeneration after gaining experience in the land acquisition team for South London and M25 fringe region at a large London based residential developer. Sam studied Real Estate at university, and brings strong technical knowledge and an ambition for growth to our team.
Alex Dobbie
Land Manager, Energy Sector
After gaining a degree in Planning and Property Development at Oxford Brookes University, Alex begun his career as a Development Manager at a development firm in central London. Alex has overseen the construction of projects ranging from 3-50 units, and now joins our Land Management team to support the land identification arm of our business – bring forward compatible development opportunities for our clients.
Ben Chiesa
Assistant Planner
Ben has recently completed internships with Savills and VirginLand by Ringley, now joining the team part-time alongside his study as a Land and Planning Assistant, providing support to our account managers, buyers and landowners. Ben is currently studying Real Estate at the University of Westminster, due to graduate in 2024.
Wilkie Hoare
Technology Assistant
Wilkie works closely with Ben, Dan and Freddy to maintain and improve the complex data and technical systems required to perform land acquisition at scale. Wilkie oversees many of the day-to-day automations and integrations, providing hands-on support to our account managers. Wilkie is studying Maths at the University of Bristol alongside his role here at VirginLand by Ringley.
Daniel Robinson
Managing director
Dan launched VirginLand by Ringley in 2019 to disrupt and democratise the process of site finding. With early market validation, Dan joined forces with The Ringley Group (2021) to access new resources and lead the business through the next phase of its growth. Before founding VirginLand by Ringley, Dan successfully launched & exited a tech-enabled property management business.
Charlie Youngs
Land director
Charlie joined VirginLand by Ringley as Partner and Land Director in 2021 after early success with his own property venture. Charlie gained valuable commercial experience running his own business, and with agencies Morgan Williams and Aspinall Verdi. Entrepreneurial, personable and driven, Charlie heads up our land team.
Mary-Anne Bowring
CEO, The Ringley Group
Mary-Anne is the Founder and CEO of The Ringley Group, a multi-disciplinary property consultancy and asset management specialist with a team of 130 across 3 offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff. Ringley’s core services include full lifecycle asset management for the living sector, block management, leaseholder advice, and property services – including law, finance and valuation.
Freddy Hoare
Commercial Director
Freddy supports VirginLand by Ringley across a number of functions including marketing, operations, account management and finance. Freddy has previous experience running a tech-enabled property management business, and more recently began a skiwear brand, SQI.
Steven Norman
Head of Planning
Steve has over 30 years of experience in planning, land acquisition and residential development with his own development consultancy. Steve advises developers and landowners on potential planning gains, applications and issues – and draws from valuable experience piecing together successful schemes across the UK. national planning policy, Steve is well placed to advise developers and landowners on potential planning gains, applications and issues.
Oliver Wahlgren
Senior Land Manager
Oliver oversees the end-to-end operations of our business, managing key accounts from site identification to landowner communications and deal brokering. Oliver helped develop many of the internal systems, and joined VirginLand by Ringley after a decade of investment, finance and operational experience with some of the largest PLC developers in the UK.
Ben Edwards
Head of Technology
Ben brings a different skill-set to the company, with a background and degree in Computer Science. Since university, Ben has taken leadership through digital transformation projects with business across the property industry.
Georgia Wellesley-Davies
Executive Assistant
Georgia works closely with the senior leadership team and account managers to manage administrative tasks, coordinate schedules, and ensure the seamless functioning of our office. Georgia spends half of her week as an inspiring secondary school Science teacher, and the other half as VirginLand by Ringley’s executive assistant.
Tom Opperman
Senior Land Manager
Tom has nearly 10 years of acquisition experience in prime and super prime residential markets across London, East Anglia and the Home Counties. Tom has overseen the development process from site purchase through to planning and construction, finally handing keys to new homeowners.
Cameron Shaw
Land Manager
Cameron studied Planning & Property Development at university and was the first to join our graduate scheme. Cam quickly showed his value to our clients and team, identifying development opportunities and providing support to both landowner and client through the acquisition process. Cam has helped develop much of the account management function of the business.
Sam Bedford
Land Manager
Sam joins VirginLand by Ringley with a specific interest in property development and regeneration after gaining experience in the land acquisition team for South London and M25 fringe region at a large London based residential developer. Sam studied Real Estate at university, and brings strong technical knowledge and an ambition for growth to our team.
Alex Dobbie
Land Manager, Energy Sector
After gaining a degree in Planning and Property Development at Oxford Brookes University, Alex begun his career as a Development Manager at a development firm in central London. Alex has overseen the construction of projects ranging from 3-50 units, and now joins our Land Management team to support the land identification arm of our business – bring forward compatible development opportunities for our clients.
Ben Chiesa
Assistant Planner
Ben has recently completed internships with Savills and VirginLand by Ringley, now joining the team part-time alongside his study as a Land and Planning Assistant, providing support to our account managers, buyers and landowners. Ben is currently studying Real Estate at the University of Westminster, due to graduate in 2024.
Wilkie Hoare
Technology Assistant
Wilkie works closely with Ben, Dan and Freddy to maintain and improve the complex data and technical systems required to perform land acquisition at scale. Wilkie oversees many of the day-to-day automations and integrations, providing hands-on support to our account managers. Wilkie is studying Maths at the University of Bristol alongside his role here at VirginLand by Ringley.
Daniel Robinson
Managing Director
Dan launched VirginLand by Ringley in 2019 to disrupt and democratise the process of site finding. With early market validation, Dan joined forces with The Ringley Group (2021) to access new resources and lead the business through the next phase of its growth. Before founding VirginLand by Ringley, Dan successfully launched & exited a tech-enabled property management business.
Charlie Youngs
Land Director
Charlie joined VirginLand by Ringley as Partner and Land Director in 2021 after early success with his own property venture. Charlie gained valuable commercial experience running his own business, and with agencies Morgan Williams and Aspinall Verdi. Entrepreneurial, personable and driven, Charlie heads up our land team.
Mary-Anne Bowring
CEO, The Ringley Group
Mary-Anne is the Founder and CEO of The Ringley Group, a multi-disciplinary property consultancy and asset management specialist with a team of 130 across 3 offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff. Ringley’s core services include full lifecycle asset management for the living sector, block management, leaseholder advice, and property services – including law, finance and valuation.
Freddy Hoare
Commercial Director
Freddy supports VirginLand by Ringley across a number of functions including marketing, operations, account management and finance. Freddy has previous experience running a tech-enabled property management business, and more recently began a skiwear brand, SQI.
Steven Norman
Head of Planning
Steve has over 30 years of experience in planning, land acquisition and residential development with his own development consultancy. Steve advises developers and landowners on potential planning gains, applications and issues – and draws from valuable experience piecing together successful schemes across the UK. national planning policy, Steve is well placed to advise developers and landowners on potential planning gains, applications and issues.
Oliver Wahlgren
Senior Land Manager
Oliver oversees the end-to-end operations of our business, managing key accounts from site identification to landowner communications and deal brokering. Oliver helped develop many of the internal systems, and joined VirginLand by Ringley after a decade of investment, finance and operational experience with some of the largest PLC developers in the UK.
Ben Edwards
Head of Technology
Ben brings a different skill-set to the company, with a background and degree in Computer Science. Since university, Ben has taken leadership through digital transformation projects with business across the property industry.
Georgia Wellesley-Davies
Executive Assistant
Georgia works closely with the senior leadership team and account managers to manage administrative tasks, coordinate schedules, and ensure the seamless functioning of our office. Georgia spends half of her week as an inspiring secondary school Science teacher, and the other half as VirginLand by Ringley’s executive assistant.
Tom Opperman
Senior Land Manager
Tom has nearly 10 years of acquisition experience in prime and super prime residential markets across London, East Anglia and the Home Counties. Tom has overseen the development process from site purchase through to planning and construction, finally handing keys to new homeowners.
CAMERON SHAW
Land Manager
Cameron studied Planning & Property Development at university and was the first to join our graduate scheme. Cam quickly showed his value to our clients and team, identifying development opportunities and providing support to both landowner and client through the acquisition process. Cam has helped develop much of the account management function of the business.
Sam Bedford
Land Manager
Sam joins VirginLand by Ringley with a specific interest in property development and regeneration after gaining experience in the land acquisition team for South London and M25 fringe region at a large London based residential developer. Sam studied Real Estate at university, and brings strong technical knowledge and an ambition for growth to our team.
Alex Dobbie
Land Manager, Energy Sector
After gaining a degree in Planning and Property Development at Oxford Brookes University, Alex begun his career as a Development Manager at a development firm in central London. Alex has overseen the construction of projects ranging from 3-50 units, and now joins our Land Management team to support the land identification arm of our business – bring forward compatible development opportunities for our clients.
Ben Chiesa
Assistant Planner
Ben has recently completed internships with Savills and VirginLand by Ringley, now joining the team part-time alongside his study as a Land and Planning Assistant, providing support to our account managers, buyers and landowners. Ben is currently studying Real Estate at the University of Westminster, due to graduate in 2024.
Wilkie Hoare
Technology Assistant
Wilkie works closely with Ben, Dan and Freddy to maintain and improve the complex data and technical systems required to perform land acquisition at scale. Wilkie oversees many of the day-to-day automations and integrations, providing hands-on support to our account managers. Wilkie is studying Maths at the University of Bristol alongside his role here at VirginLand by Ringley.
