Leadership Team
Sir George Iacobescu
Executive Chairman
Sir George is one of the UK’s foremost developers. After leading major projects in North America, he came to the UK in 1987 to oversee Canary Wharf, a landmark initiative that transformed London’s skyline, positioning the city as a leading global financial centre. His leadership has helped shape modern London. As Executive Chairman of St John’s Wood Square and a key contributor to various QIA projects, his 35-year tenure at Canary Wharf Group oversaw more than 30 million square feet of development across East London, the City, and the South Bank.
Beyond real estate, Sir George serves on the development boards of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and The British Museum, and is Vice-Patron of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. He was appointed CBE in 2003 and knighted in 2011 for services to charity, community, and finance.
Gareth stow
Chief Operating Officer
Gareth brings over 25 years of experience in the real estate sector, having spearheaded and contributed to a diverse portfolio of residential development projects that have not only generated significant value but also enhanced the urban landscape and communities they serve.
Prior to joining St John’s Wood Square, Gareth held key roles at Lend Lease in the UK and Australia, where he was instrumental in the development of large-scale residential projects. Gareth led multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams, ensuring the creation of high-quality, innovative, sustainable homes that redefined industry standards and contributed to substantial urban growth.
Tom mann
Sales, Leasing & Marketing Director
Widely regarded as a leading expert in super-prime residential development, Tom has advised on some of central London’s most notable projects, including Chelsea Barracks, 1 Grosvenor Square, The Whiteley, Lancer Square, and Holland Green. With nearly two decades at Savills—where he led the Residential Development Consultancy team—Tom specialised in guiding landmark developments from early planning through to launch and sales. Renowned for his insight across architecture, interiors, and marketing, he joined St John’s Wood Square after advising on the project, recognising its rare quality and long-term potential.
In Partnership
Realised through collaboration, St John’s Wood Square brings together a team of internationally recognised architects, landscape designers, and specialists, each contributing their expertise to reimagine this historic site with care, clarity, and purpose. From timeless architecture to transformative gardens, every element has been shaped in partnership to create a living environment of lasting significance.
YABU PUSHELBERG
Interior Design
Founded in 1980 by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Yabu Pushelberg specialises in luxury hospitality and bespoke residences. The firm is celebrated for creating sophisticated interiors that reflect a deep understanding of place, culture, and human experience. With a holistic approach to design, their work seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with regional influences, and their global portfolio includes iconic projects for Aman, Four Seasons, and Louis Vuitton.
Defined by a refined sense of craft and a deep respect for context, Yabu Pushelberg’s work transcends decoration—delivering interiors that are emotionally resonant, exquisitely crafted, and timeless in their appeal. The studio’s distinctive, multidisciplinary approach has earned global acclaim and numerous design awards, cementing its position as a leader in designing interiors for the world’s most prestigious brands.
Richards Stanisich
Interior Architect
Richards Stanisich is a renowned Australian design studio known for its refined, intelligent approach to interior architecture. Founded by Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich, the practice specialises in timeless private residences that reflect quiet luxury and lasting elegance.
With a deep understanding of spatial planning, materiality, and bespoke detailing, they create homes that are both personal and architecturally sophisticated, with a portfolio that demonstrates a subtle mastery of form, space, and atmosphere.
Drawing on years of experience, Richards Stanisich interprets each brief with creativity, discretion, and precision, seamlessly balancing functionality with beauty. Their considered approach continues to shape distinctive homes that resonate with purpose, character, and enduring quality.
Andy sturgeon
Landscape Architecture
Andy Sturgeon Design is an internationally renowned studio working at the intersection of landscape architecture and garden design to create enduring, context-sensitive spaces that unite architectural form, natural materials, and thoughtful planting.
With a portfolio spanning private estates, cultural institutions, coastal retreats, and public landmarks across the UK, Asia, and the Middle East, the studio draws inspiration from art and architecture to craft landscapes that are sustainable, emotionally resonant, and architecturally intelligent.
Led by Andy Sturgeon—winner of eight RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals and three Best in Show awards—the studio is trusted by private clients, developers, and leading civic and cultural institutions to deliver gardens and landscapes of exceptional quality and timeless appeal.
Squire & Partners
Concept & Facades Architect
Squire & Partners is a distinguished architecture and design practice renowned for crafting intelligent, refined spaces that resonate with a sense of permanence and place.
Founded by Michael Squire in 1976, a highly respected figure in the architecture and design world, the studio has built a legacy rooted in creative excellence and thoughtful innovation. With a reputation for design distinction, Squire & Partners brings together designers, innovators, and placemakers to shape environments that blend contemporary luxury with architectural integrity and contextual sensitivity.
From visionary masterplans to landmark residences, the practice combines imaginative thinking with precision delivery to create sophisticated spaces that elevate the experience of modern living.
EPR
Co-Architect
EPR Architects is an award-winning design studio known for delivering architecture of lasting quality and distinction. With expertise spanning architecture, master planning, and interior design, the studio exemplifies a collaborative, thoughtful approach rooted in design excellence, technical rigour, and a deep understanding of place.
For over 75 years, EPR has shaped some of the UK’s most significant residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, trusted to navigate complexity, deliver at scale, and respond sensitively to context. Their portfolio includes transformative restorations that demonstrate EPR’s commitment to craftsmanship and the careful preservation of heritage assets.
With a multidisciplinary team and a culture of collaboration, EPR brings clarity, expertise, and design intelligence to every stage of a project, with a focus on quality, longevity, and sustainability.
Wilkinson Eyre
Riding School Architect
WilkinsonEyre is a globally respected British architecture practice, celebrated for refined, forward-thinking work across cultural, commercial, infrastructure, and educational sectors. Founded in 1987 by Chris Wilkinson and Jim Eyre, the studio has earned international acclaim, including the RIBA Stirling Prize, for its integration of advanced technology, sustainability, and elegant design.
Renowned for a sensitive yet visionary approach to heritage restoration, the practice engages in a rigorous dialogue between historic integrity and contemporary expression. Whether reimagining culturally significant landmarks or designing headquarters for leading international institutions.
WilkinsonEyre fuses architecture, engineering, and cultural insight to shape environments of beauty and purpose. With a commitment to timelessness and innovation, the practice continues to define the architectural landscape at both local and global scales.
Multiplex
Main Contractor
Founded in 1962 by John Roberts, Multiplex has evolved into a global construction partner for visionary real-estate and mixed-use developments. The firm excels in delivering complex, large-scale developments and infrastructure that demand technical precision, collaborative execution, and a standard of quality that defines industry leadership.
Multiplex’s portfolio spans prestigious projects across the globe. In London, Multiplex delivered 30 Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, where it retained the façade of the former American Embassy and delivered a new hotel, retail and event space in a conservation area.
At its core, Multiplex is defined by quality of craft, certainty of delivery, and alignment with the aspirations of design-led real-estate developers.
Walter Lilly
Heritage
Founded in 1924, Walter Lilly is a leading specialist in high-end residential construction and heritage restoration across London and the United Kingdom. The firm delivers exclusive private homes, large-scale estate refurbishments and landmark conservation projects that demand artisan craft, technical rigour and disciplined execution.
Walter Lilly’s restoration of the Palace of Westminster and the 12th-century Lambeth Palace has strengthened its reputation for sensitive heritage conservation. At Westminster, the team undertook careful cleaning, repair and retention of original masonry, leaded glass, bronze windows and historic ornamentation. At Lambeth Palace, they completed a £40 million conservation and upgrade programme within a live, highly sensitive site.
Walter Lilly’s work is defined by a commitment to clarity, craftsmanship and respect for context. Whether delivering complex residential projects or conserving listed buildings, the firm focuses on well-executed projects that deliver lasting impact, combining technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail.
