Allan has been CEO of Landsec since April 2020. Prior to that he spent a combined 14 years as CEO of FTSE 250 real estate businesses Unite Group (student accommodation) and St Modwen (regeneration, logistics and housebuilding). As a result of these roles, he has a broad range of experience from across the property sector. Landsec strives to connect communities, realise potential and deliver sustainable places.  As one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, Landsec’s £10bn portfolio spans 23m sq ft (as at 31 March 2023) of well-connected retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec’s aim is to lead the real estate industry in critical long-term issues – from diversity and community employment, to carbon reduction and climate resilience, and to deliver value for shareholders, great experiences for customers and positive change for communities. Allan is president of the British Property Federation.