Timothy Wates

Chairman

Timothy (Tim) Wates joined Wates in 1993 and was appointed Chairman in May 2023.

His career in Wates has been predominantly focused on housing and finance and he has a particular interest and expertise around the interface between the private and public sectors. He previously served as Chairman of the Coast for Capital LEP, sits on the Advisory Board of the Judge Business School at Cambridge University and is a trustee of various Wates Family charities as well as being an NED of two SMEs. He is a Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey, and served as High Sheriff of Surrey 2023 / 2024.