Connells Group – which at 150,000 tenancies under management claims to be the UK’s largest lettings business – has announced a familiar name in a senior role.

Taking the post of National Lettings Operations Director (Countrywide) is Ian Culbert, who has been with the older Countrywide operation for over 20 years

Previously a Divisional Managing Director within the Countrywide North businesses, he will now be responsible for all branch lettings activity inside Countrywide North and South. 

He says: “It’s an exciting time not only within the lettings industry but also within Countrywide and the wider Connells Group. We have never been in better shape to deliver for both our customers and organisation alike and I am delighted to play my part.”

Two and a half years ago Connells completed its acquisition of the fast-failing Countrywide.

The purchase allowed Countrywide to operate its existing brands, maintain its reduced branch network, and keeping its surveying and asset management businesses as separate trading entities.