Lamington Group appoints new board of directors

UK real estate and investment company Lamington Group has established a new board of directors, headed up by six industry leaders, including the group’s founders, the Godwin family, and most recently Merzak Kaddour and Robert Ryan.

Kaddour and Ryan will be joining the company as non-executive directors alongside Ufi Ibrahim to help grow the business. Together, they bring a wealth of specialist expertise in investment, property, and sustainability.

Lamington Group is an independent, family-owned business comprising brands including room2; Lamington Apartments; Lamington Developments; Lamington Lettings and Missionworks.

The brand said new non-executive directors will bring a “unique blend of specialist skills and experience that will enhance the power of the board of directors”. Kaddour is a hospitality and finance industry professional, known for being one of the co-founders of Locke, and will bring over two decades of experience and deep insights into investment strategies to the table.

Meanwhile, Lammington said Ryan will offer extensive knowledge in property development and management thanks to his experience in hotels, serviced apartments and offices, whilst Ufi Ibrahim will contribute in sustainability, thanks to her prestigious role as CEO of the Environmental and Energy Alliance (EEA).

The board will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities for growth and supporting Lamington Group’s ambitious expansion plans. Following the announcement of room2 York set to open within the city’s castle walls in 2026, Lamington Group also has additional expansion projects in the pipeline, including an innovative sustainable tower hotel set to open in Manchester.

Robert Godwin, CEO of Lamington Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our new board members, whose collective expertise and vision will be invaluable to drive the company forward into its next chapter of growth.”