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Brought to you by deverellsmith, the strategic recruitment consultancy to the property industry - devcast... is an audio series which holds exclusive and thought provoking interviews with innovators, trailblazers, leaders and major players. This is where property meets people.
A CFO's journey through leadership, motherhood & sustainable student accommodation
devcast...
1 hour 6 minutes 3 seconds
2 months ago
A CFO's journey through leadership, motherhood & sustainable student accommodation
Vicky Skinner, CFO of Urbanest, shares how returning to her executive role just four months after giving birth made her a more effective leader. She discusses Urbanest's growth from 5 assets to nearly 6,500 beds, the resilience of London's student accommodation market, and practical strategies for balancing motherhood with demanding leadership roles in property.
Topics covered:
00:00:00 - 00:04:44 Career changes from finance to real estate
00:04:44 - 00:09:52 Growing a business while growing a family
00:09:53 - 00:13:46 How I approach leadership and career growth
00:13:47 - 00:22:03 Balancing work and pregnancy
00:22:03 - 00:41:04 Preparing for maternity leave as a team
00:41:05 - 00:54:04 How I support and grow my team
00:54:05 - 00:58:59 Staying resilient in a changing market
00:59:00 - 01:03:34 Facing industry challenges and planning ahead
01:03:35 - 01:05:00 Quick fire questions
devcast...
Brought to you by deverellsmith, the strategic recruitment consultancy to the property industry - devcast... is an audio series which holds exclusive and thought provoking interviews with innovators, trailblazers, leaders and major players. This is where property meets people.
