Matt Francis

Commercial Strategy & Innovation Lead - Notting Hill Genesis

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experienced real estate professional with a passion for creating vibrant, community-focused commercial environments. Matt has over a decade of experience across surveying, asset management, and client services, having worked with leading organisations including Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CoStar Group, and Northern Group. Currently leading commercial strategy and innovation at Notting Hill Genesis, Matt's focus is on unlocking the potential of urban commercial spaces - designing places that foster wellbeing, belonging, and economic opportunity. People are always at the heart of any property. Matt's career has centred on collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence - whether managing complex portfolios, driving lettings performance, or shaping new commercial visions. Matt's aim is to drive meaningful change.

Experience

  • Commercial Strategy & Innovation Lead at Notting Hill Genesis
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Working with NHG to strive to transform commercial spaces into dynamic, engaging environments that meet the needs of local communities, fostering a sense of wellbeing, belonging, and economic prosperity.

  • Senior Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Surveyor at JLL
    Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 · 8 mos

  • Account Manager at CoStar Group UK
    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Head of Lettings & Client Services at Northern Group
    Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos