Rick de Blaby
Chief Executive
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T: 01235 824101

Chief Executive since 2005. Well-known figure in the UK property industry. Rick is passionate about urban regeneration. Also on the board of Hermes Real Estate Investment Management and business mentor at Oxford Brookes University. Qualified Chartered Surveyor. Enjoys skiing, windsurfing and cycling.

James Dipple
Director
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T: 01235 824101

James Dipple - 30 years experience in commercial property. Rejoined MEPC in April 2008, having led the modernisation of Milton Park between 1997 and 2001. Previously Development Director at Easter Group Ltd and Director at Hines. Enjoys sailing, cycling and motorcycling.

James Dipple is also Managing Director of Milton Park (Oxfordshire) and Leavesden Park (Watford).

Rupert Batho
Managing Director
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T: 01256 486680
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As Managing Director, Rupert has overall responsibility for Chineham Park and the development strategy for delivering new space, improving customer satisfaction.

Andrew Barlow
Commercial Director
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T: 01235 824107

Andrew joined MEPC in April 2010 as Managing Director of Granta Park and Wellington Place, before moving into the new role of Commercial Director for Milton Park in August 2011. Andrew began his career in sports marketing before qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor at King Sturge, and then expanding out into investment management and real estate transactions as a Director at ING Real Estate and Consultant at Hermes Fund Managers. Passions outside business include family and a variety of equestrian activities.