Alan Giddins

Alan Giddins is an experienced business leader currently serving as Chair at Watkin Jones Group, overseeing a prominent UK developer focused on residential for rent. In addition, Giddins holds the position of Non Executive Director at Big Society Capital, contributing to one of the UK's foremost social impact investors. As Chair of Hill & Smith PLC, Giddins guides a FTSE 250 company active in global infrastructure markets. Previous roles include Non Executive Director at various organizations, such as the Tennis & Rackets Association Limited, Audley Travel, and Element Materials Technology. With a background that includes a decade as Managing Partner and Global Head of Private Equity at 3i Group plc, Giddins also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Durham University and is a Chartered Accountant.