Well known commercial property specialist John Seager has joined Broadoak Asset Management as a Director.  John brings over 25 years’ experience in developing, investing and managing all sectors of property. 

John will lead the Development side of the business having spent the last 5 years as Chief Executive of Siglion, the Sunderland regeneration partnership.  He also spent more than a decade working on developments for Gateshead based UK Land Estates. Prior to that, John worked at Knight Frank in Newcastle and Strutt & Parker in London and brings tremendous experience in overseeing development and regeneration projects of all scales with both the private and public sector.

Fergus Trim, Fellow Director of Broadoak said, “John joining marks an exciting new chapter for Broadoak having achieved some hugely significant things in his career to date. Bringing development to the former Vaux site and attracting significant inward investment and jobs is just one illustration of his capabilities. We’re delighted to have John as part of the team”

John said “I’ve known Fergus and the Broadoak team for several years and our vision of unlocking commercial property potential is very much aligned, I’m hugely excited about the projects that we are currently working on and helping deliver developments that are a catalyst for economic, social and environmental change.” 

Founded in 2014, Broadoak acts as a partner to investors and property owners.  Bringing experience and capacity at a local level, we deliver commercial development projects, reinvent tired buildings through refurbishment and attract occupiers.  We add value to strategic assets through place making and a hands-on approach. Our track record shows that we have always delivered outstanding results.