Charlie joined Wates Group in 2005. He is a chartered surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in the commercial property sector and is the founder and former Managing Director of Needspace, Wates’ managed workspace division. He currently serves as a member of the Remuneration and Sustainability committees and is Chair of the Next Generation Committee. Outside of the company, he is a member of the British Council of Offices and British Property Federation, and is a Governor of Emanuel School.