New group land director at Richborough

Alex Sciarretta supports Richborough’s regions and commercial division in accelerating site acquisition and land studies to support its growth plans.He was previously land director at Carden Group, and before that held similar roles at Harrow Estates and Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties.Sciarretta said: “Richborough has a fantastic future as the UK’s leading land promoter, bolstered by the recent investment from Terra Firma’s Principal Capital Group, and I am really happy to have joined the Richborough family.”My role is to drive forward the business growth strategy to be the promoter of choice for landowners, accelerating the delivery of new homes and commercial schemes that will bring best returns for all stakeholders.”Chief executive Paul Campbell added: “Alex brings excellent experience of mixed-use and residential projects within the development sector and has some great land and development contacts nationwide, in addition to being personable and knowledgeable.”He makes an excellent asset to the team as we progress to being the UK’s biggest and best land promoter, synonymous with bringing forward high quality places to live and work.”Richborough has offices in Birmingham, Bristol and London.