Management Team

Peter Cussins

Executive Chairman

Formerly founder and chairman of Cussins Property Group Plc which was formed in 1972 and obtained a full listing on the Stock Exchange in 1981 when Peter was 32 years old.

In 1982 he was awarded the coveted North East Business Executive of the Year Award.

Jabin Cussins

Chief Executive

Jabin started his career as a land buyer for a national developer in London. On returning North to expand the business, he assumed responsibility for acquisitions, planning and marketing.

Jabin is involved in all stages of a projects life-cycle from the preparation of initial design concepts through to final completion on site.

Richard Lowry

Finance Director

Richard joined Cussins in May 2015 following a successful career for a number of high profile businesses including Banks Group, Warmseal and Ward Hadaway.

David Brocklehurst

Planning Director

David joined Cussins as Planning Director having previously worked for Law Firm Ward Hadaway and as a Director at property consultancy GVA in Newcastle. David is responsible for the identification of new land opportunities and overseeing all aspects of the planning process in delivering new developments

Julia Burnett

Sales Director

Heading up the sales department, Julia’s background is in residential sales, advertising and marketing.

Julia joined Cussins in January 2015 following a successful career for a number of high profile businesses including Sanderson Young and Newcastle Chronicle & Journal.

Steve Willcock

Land Director

Steve joined the team in July 2019 having spent over 17 years in the short-term and strategic land functions of a Plc housebuilder. Steve is a Chartered Town Planner with responsibility for identifying and sourcing new land for the business whilst having involvement in the planning and legal process.

Paul Ritchie

Construction Director

Paul’s career in the industry commenced in the early 1990s as an apprentice joiner with Cussins. He held a site management position with a national housebuilder for 12 years winning 15 NHBC Pride in the Job awards. Paul re-joined Cussins in April 2021 following 4 years in a senior management position with a national housebuilder – making up a total of 30 years experience within the industry.