People

Rory is Chief Executive Officer of O'Shea Group, leading the strategic direction, growth and operations of the business across construction, development and investment. Over the past two decades he has played a pivotal role in transforming O'Shea into one of London's leading privately owned property and construction companies, delivering major residential, mixed-use and regeneration projects across London and the South East. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, Rory brings extensive commercial, financial and operational expertise to the business, underpinning O'Shea's long-term success and sustainable growth. In addition to his role as CEO, he serves on the Board of the CWRF charity, reflecting his commitment to supporting communities and creating positive social impact beyond the built environment.

Mark is the Investment Director at O'Shea Group & PLACE and is a Chartered Surveyor. Prior to joining, Mark spent five years in the Capital Markets team at JLL advising developers, operators and investors on funding solutions in the residential and alternative sectors, where he arranged in excess of £500m of capital on behalf of clients. Mark graduated in 2016 with an MSc in Real Estate at Henley Business School. With significant experience across acquisition, development and asset management, he plays a central role in driving the Group's growth and expanding its portfolio across London and the South East.

Graham is a highly experienced Chartered Commercial Director with nearly 25 years in the construction industry, spanning the full development lifecycle from preconstruction to delivery. As Commercial Director at O'Shea Group, he leads commercial strategy and project delivery, drawing on deep expertise in cost management, procurement, risk management and contract administration. Before joining O'Shea Group in 2025, Graham held senior commercial roles at Mace, Multiplex and Laing O'Rourke, successfully delivering major projects across London. His collaborative approach and strong commercial insight help clients and project teams achieve successful outcomes on complex, high-value developments.

Jim is Finance Director at O'Shea Group and has been with the business since 1998. Originally from South Africa, where he completed his studies, he has spent more than 25 years helping to guide the company's financial strategy, governance and growth. His extensive experience and long-standing commitment to the organisation have made him a key member of the leadership team and a trusted adviser across the business.

Rory O'Connor is an entrepreneur, operator and investor with a background in construction, real estate, strategy consulting and technology. As a leader within O'Shea Group and O'Shea Plant Hire, he focuses on operational excellence and business growth, while also investing in innovative companies across proptech, construction technology, consumer and digital sectors. His earlier experience at Lodha Group, CIL Management Consultants and Schroders has given him a strong foundation in strategy, finance and value creation.

Tom leads the development function at O'Shea Group and PLACE and is a Chartered Surveyor with 20 years of real estate experience. He joined the company in 2023, having previously worked at industry giants Argent, Quintain, British Land and Cushman & Wakefield. His time at Quintain included delivering 1,400+ homes and PBSA units forming part of the Wembley Park Masterplan — the largest purpose-built BTR development in the UK. In his current role he brings his extensive experience and skill to bear on the exciting pipeline of developments.

Pav is a Senior Investment & Development Analyst at O'Shea Group. Prior to joining the team in 2021 he worked for private family offices in investment and acquisitions in the student living and commercial sectors in the UK and Canada. Pav graduated with an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) in 2021. He is responsible for underwriting all development opportunities in the pipeline.

Reynold brings over 13 years of experience across the acquisition, design and delivery of complex developments. He focuses on combining creative thinking with technical expertise to create value from early-stage development strategy through to delivery and occupation. Prior to joining O'Shea Group, Reynold worked at Labsgroup, where he delivered the award-winning Hawley Wharf masterplan in Camden, and at Dominus and True North, leading acquisitions and planning on large-scale hotel, student and co-living projects.

David is an Investment & Development Analyst at O'Shea Group. Prior to joining the team, he worked for Resolute Asset Management in the City of London, focusing on distressed real estate opportunities. David holds a Postgraduate Degree in Law from The University of Law and a BA (Hons) in Politics from King's College London.

Honorah Finucane joined the O'Shea Group in 2015 and has been qualified as a solicitor since 2002. She advises on legal and compliance matters across the Group, working closely with senior management and external advisers. Her role focuses on managing legal risk and providing practical, commercially focused support to the business.

With over 40 years of industry experience, Mark joined O'Shea in 1990 as an Assistant Estimator and has progressed to Senior Estimator. He specialises in delivering accurate, competitive and data-driven estimates and tenders for commercial and residential projects, alongside preparing cost plans and budgets for multi-million-pound developments. Combining extensive industry knowledge with modern digital take-off software, he ensures efficient and reliable cost planning from inception to completion.

Gerard brings more than 25 years of health and safety leadership experience across the construction, infrastructure, and property sectors. Before joining O'Shea Group, he held senior roles with Cancer Research UK, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, CH2M, HS2, Highways England and Crossrail, leading health, safety, environmental and assurance programmes on some of the UK's largest and most complex projects. At O'Shea Group, Gerard is responsible for driving a positive safety culture across the business, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing are embedded throughout project delivery.

Chris leads the design at O'Shea, bringing over 15 years of architectural experience to the business. He joined as Head of Design in 2026, having previously spent the majority of his career at ACA Studios. Specialising in technical and detailed design, he has led the delivery of projects with a combined construction value exceeding £350 million, providing more than 1,900 residential units. His experience spans refurbishment and new builds in high-end residential, social housing, mixed-use developments, hotels, PBSA and master planning, with a particular focus on technical delivery. Alongside this, Chris is a trained CDM Principal Designer and a registered HRB Building Regulations Principal Designer. In his current role he brings technical expertise and a methodical approach to O'Shea's pre-construction and construction phases.

Jack has over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use and regeneration projects across London. As Managing Surveyor at O'Shea Group, he is currently responsible for the commercial management of Wickside, a 475-home mixed-use development. Prior to joining O'Shea Group, Jack held senior commercial roles at Laing O'Rourke and Mace, working on some of London's most complex developments. Jack is a Chartered Manager, having obtained his qualification through Hult International Business School.

Dhiresh is a Quantity Surveyor at O'Shea Group. Prior to joining the team in 2026, he worked for a cost consultancy and a tier-one main contractor within the major projects sector — Mace — focusing on commercial offices and student living schemes. He graduated with an MSc in Construction Cost Management from the University of Reading in 2023. At O'Shea he manages budgets, procurement, valuations and change control, supporting design coordination and ensuring projects remain commercially robust and aligned with programme, quality and contractual requirements.

With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Stephen is a Senior Quantity Surveyor at O'Shea Group, where he has been a key member of the team since 2017. He specialises in commercial management, cost control, procurement and project delivery, helping to ensure successful outcomes across a range of high-profile developments. Having started his career as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, he developed his expertise through roles at both O'Shea Group and Jerram Falkus Construction. Known for his attention to detail and collaborative approach, he works closely with clients, consultants and project teams to deliver value and support the successful delivery of complex construction projects.

Gemma has been with the company for 19 years, building extensive experience across the finance and procurement functions. She began her career in Purchase Ledger and, through her dedication and expertise, progressed into her current role as Procurement Manager and Purchase Ledger Manager. Gemma is passionate about driving efficient procurement processes, maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the business through effective financial management.

Vasileios is a Civil/Structural engineer, MSc qualified and PMP certified, with more than 35 years of industry experience managing and delivering major residential projects. As Head of Digital Construction at O'Shea Group, he leads the implementation of processes and systems, streamlining and structuring data workflows that improve project assurance, quality, information management and regulatory compliance with the BSA and Golden Thread requirements. His focus is on turning complex construction processes into practical, scalable solutions that support site teams, strengthen audit trails and deliver safer, higher-quality buildings. Combining extensive technical expertise with hands-on leadership experience, he is passionate about using emerging technologies, automation and AI to improve collaboration, construction performance and decision-making.

Thomas joined O'Shea Group in 2020 and has overseen the delivery of key projects including Westgate, Mitre Yard and North Kensington Gate during his progression from Site Supervisor to Site Manager. Combining practical on-site management with degree-level studies in Construction Management (currently in his final year), Thomas is now also an integral member of the Digital Construction Department. In this role, he leads initiatives to embed CDE processes across the business, training site teams to maximise digital tools for improved efficiency, quality assurance and project coordination.

Paul joined O'Shea in 2008 after graduating with a degree in Construction Management. With over 18 years' experience delivering large-scale civil, residential, mixed-use and regeneration projects across London, he has built a strong track record in successful project delivery. As Project Manager, Paul is currently leading the commercial refurbishment of an office building in the heart of Bloomsbury. Previous projects include North Kensington Gate, Mitre Yard, Westgate House, Chiltern Street and Flower Lane.

Having joined O'Shea in 2009 as an Assistant Site Manager, Patrick progressed to Project Manager in 2017 and has since played a key role in delivering complex, large-scale developments. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. Graduating in 2009 with an MSc (Hons) in Construction Management, he combines strong technical expertise with hands-on delivery experience. He has been involved in several landmark mixed-use developments, including Baltimore Wharf, The Stage, and Wickside, successfully overseeing projects from inception to handover.