Candour strengthens senior team with Chairman appointment

Andrew Hynard, Chairman, Candour

Candour has announced the appointment of Andrew Hynard as Chairman.

With over 40 years’ experience Andrew was previously Chief Executive of The Howard de Walden Estate, and prior to that Deputy Chairman of JLL’s UK business. A former Chairman of the Investment Property Forum, he has spent the majority of his career in capital markets and leadership positions.

Andrew will lead the advisory board on strategy, and drive Candour’s growth with new institutional capital partnerships and challenge the customer offer with ESG at the forefront.

Toby Pentecost who co-founded Candour with Dan Rees, said: “Andrew’s experience and understanding of the UK property market is unparalleled, and his introduction has significantly strengthened our team. His appointment has coincided with the start of two exciting new acquisitions and bolstered our landmark development in Bristol which is under construction. We look forward to working with him closely to grow a high-quality, sustainable workspace portfolio whilst maintaining our laser-focus on the customer offer, and ESG.”

Andrew Hynard commented “I have known Toby and Dan for many years and observed with great interest the evolution of Candour to become a best-in-class development partner. Their complimentary skills together with the appointment of an exceptional professional team is already producing exceptional buildings. We are looking forward to growing Candour’s standing and reputation with new projects and hires in the pipeline.”

Whilst at Candour, Andrew will also maintain his ongoing positions as Chairman at both Clipstone Investment Management, a real estate investment management firm specialising in multi-let industrial investments in London and the South East, and Taurus Developments, developer of logistic properties. He will also continue his role as Senior Advisor at Love Ventures, a venture capital firm which invests in early-stage companies, including PropTech businesses.