Portman Estate picks new finance director

The Portman Estate, which oversees 110 acres of property in London’s Marylebone, has handed its deputy finance director a promotion, lifting her to the top finance post on the company’s board and giving her oversight of a £250m investment programme. [caption id="attachment_993537" align="alignright" width="200"] Sophie Meeson[/caption] Sophie Meeson joined The Portman Estate in 2016 as director of finance and accounts, becoming deputy finance director the following year. The company had previously combined the finance director and chief operating officer roles, with Mark Southern handling those duties. The finance director role has now been made a standalone post for Meeson, who will continue to report to Southern. In her new job, Meeson will manage the estate’s financial strategy, including an expected £250m in investment during the coming 10 years. The estate covers 69 streets, 650 buildings and four garden squares. Across the portfolio there are 700 residential units, 290 offices, 150 shops and restaurants, 27 hotels and seven pubs. To send feedback, e-mail tim.burke@egi.co.uk or tweet @_tim_burke or @estatesgazette