William Wemyss

Chairman

William returned to Scotland in 2002 having spent a number of years in London, first as an institutional stockbrocker before completing an MBA and then establishing and running his own digital marketing business. He is now Chairman of Wemyss Properties and its parent company, The Wemyss Development Company. William has used his experience in modern business management and his IT expertise to position Wemyss Properties as a respected and competitive business in Scotland’s property market.

William has a clear vision for Wemyss Properties as a company that delivers high quality, bespoke architect-led designs, rather than a company that just concentrates on the volume of houses it builds. In this way William has successfully built up a portfolio of residential development sites in prominent locations in Fife, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.

Isabella Wemyss

Director

Isabella is a qualified solicitor and a director of Wemyss Properties and its parent organisation, the Wemyss Development Company. Isabella works across the company’s varied concerns. Using her expertise, she has the responsibility for instruction and liaising with our Lawyers on all legal matters.

Matthew Atton

Commercial Manager

Matthew joined Wemyss Properties as Commercial Manager at the beginning of 2008. He was previously with a national firm of Chartered Surveyors. Matthew qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2000, and a significant proportion of his early career focussed on rural based surveying. During the time leading up to his joining Wemyss Properties, his professional focus centred on development related work, in particular residential development.

Matthew prides himself on his eye for and attention to detail, as well his wide-ranging professional experience. Matthew’s vision for Wemyss Properties is clear - to ensure continuity as it expands and to establish its reputation as a company that always delivers high quality homes, in high quality locations, at the correct price.

John Whiteford

Clerk of Works

John has worked for the Wemyss family for over 20 years and specifically for Wemyss Properties Limited for over 16 years. Over these years he has overseen a wide variety of projects, ranging from work on listed historic landmarks through to the day-to-day management of residential development sites.

John joined the Wemyss family from the Royal Navy. In his naval career he travelled to many different areas of the world and faced numerous testing situations. It is therefore no surprise that, when working for Wemyss Properties, John is able to find solutions to any challenge he faces. John’s leadership and expertise is reflected in his attention to detail and his ability to motivate a site and get jobs done effectively and efficiently.

Andrew Rettie

Board Non-Executive Director

Andrew is a Equity Partner of Strutt & Parker, a national firm of surveyors and estate agents. He is in charge of the firm’s operations throughout Scotland. Andrew has nearly 30 years of experience in all aspects of the Scottish property market, although his specialist knowledge relates to the sale and purchase of prime private Scottish Estates. Andrew is a prominent figure in Scotland’s professional and social world. His understanding of the issues affecting family property companies is invaluable to Wemyss Properties.

Harry Shepherd-Cross

Board Non-Executive Director

Harry is Managing Director of Denham Homes, a company he started over seven years ago. Harry ventured into his own business after his role as a Managing Director with Persimmon Homes. There he honed his skills for all aspects of property development, from site selection and appraisal, through to planning, marketing and management. Harry has also recently established a renewable energy business, Ardenham Energy, which designs and installs renewable energy systems in a wide variety of property types. Harry’s first hand and extensive experience in residential development provides invaluable support to Wemyss Properties.