Chief Executive Officer, Grainger
Search every verified Helen Gordon interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Helen Gordon, CEO of Grainger, stated in May 2025 that the company has a "fantastic pipeline of homes to come," with over 5,000 homes in its near-term pipeline expected to drive 50% earnings growth. She noted that Grainger is converting to a REIT this year, which she said was introduced in the UK to help stimulate homebuilding. Gordon described the current period as "quite an exciting time for the company." She also said that the government has been "incredibly supportive of the sector," citing the planning bill and the renters' rights bill, and noted that the government "absolutely ruled out rent control." Gordon has previously described the departure of small buy-to-let landlords from the market as "a great opportunity for the professional landlords like Grainger" to professionalize the sector. In 2016, she outlined a strategy for Grainger to become "the leading residential investment vehicle in the UK," focusing on the private rented sector (PRS) and simplifying the business by stopping building for sale. She emphasized that the company would rely more on income return rather than capital growth and would focus on the customer to grow rental returns.
Helen Gordon, CEO of Grainger, discusses the company's earnings results, the state of the housing market, and what's next for the firm.
A brief Q&A with Helen Gordon, CEO following her Strategy Update.
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