Lynn Slater
Chelsea,United Kingdom
Summary
Senior property development executive with extensive experience delivering high-end residential projects across RBKC Prime Central London. Proven track record in sourcing, financing, and executing luxury developments from concept through to completion. Skilled in managing complex projects, assembling high-performing teams, and delivering projects to exacting design and financial standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Interior Design & Build Consultant
Alongside Developments
- Delivered bespoke interior design and build solutions for high-net-worth private clients
- Managed projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and luxury standards
FF&E Consultant
Portman Estate
2020.01
- Delivered FF&E refurbishment programmes for high-end rental properties across Central London
- Managed design, procurement, and installation to enhance asset value and tenant appeal
Head of Development (Consultant Role)
Contour Capital
2019.01
- Appointed to rescue and restructure a distressed development project
- Acted as key liaison between lenders, stakeholders, and liquidators
- Stabilised project delivery and implemented new design and planning to improve exit sale
Chief Executive Officer
Capitol Design Ltd
2006.01 - 2018.01
- Founded and led a high-end residential property development company specialising in prime Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)
- Delivered multiple luxury developments including single residences, apartments, and new-build houses in Kensington
- Sourced development opportunities and structured financing, including senior and mezzanine funding
- Oversaw full project lifecycle: acquisition, planning, legal structuring, construction, and final delivery
- Managed budgets and financial performance across multiple concurrent developments
- Led negotiation and execution of legal contracts covering property acquisition, financing, and construction
- Built and managed a network of 100+ subcontractors and specialist consultants
- Directed all construction phases, ensuring quality, timelines, and cost control
- Led FF&E strategy and execution, including creating interior concept creation and design oversight and sourcing and procurement
Education
St Georges School
Montreux Switzerland Skills
- Property Development & Acquisition
- Development Finance & Mezzanine Structuring
- Project & Construction Management
- Planning & Regulatory Processes
- Contract Negotiation (Property, Finance, Build)
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- High-End Residential Design & FF&E
- Budgeting & Cost Control
Additional information
- Portfolio available on request
Timeline
FF&E Consultant
Portman Estate
2020.01
Head of Development (Consultant Role)
Contour Capital
2019.01
Chief Executive Officer
Capitol Design Ltd
2006.01 - 2018.01
Independent Interior Design & Build Consultant
Alongside Developments
St Georges School