POD, the estate and block management company, has announced the appointment of two new senior members, both joining the company from FirstPort, the UK’s largest managing agent. While Ryan Collier will take the position of Operations Director, Andrew Froy will become the Director of Business Development.

Ryan Collier holds a comprehensive understanding of large and complex buildings, regularly providing valuable consultancy to developers throughout his previous roles, to help them optimise the design and delivery of new build developments, and ensure efficient building management.

“I am totally on board with POD’s vision and goal to enhance the lives of those who live in our buildings and am excited to have the opportunity to apply my experience of working with the country’s major freehold investors, housebuilders and build -to-rent providers to continue growing the business and establish an enviable reputation, built on an innovative approach to management,” said Collier.

Andrew Froy is a highly experienced professional with notable accolades including securing over £350,000 of annual management fees and the successful launch of an in-house Facilities Management company at a previous firm. “I’m delighted to join David and the rest of the POD team at what is a very exciting time for a relatively new business. I look forward to building a trusted customer base and providing first-class customer service, underpinned by POD’s unique values,” said Andrew about his appointment.

“We’re delighted to have such high calibre additions to our senior team. We identified a need to modernise and revolutionise the sector and I am extremely encouraged by the response we’re experiencing, particularly in larger developments and the build-to-rent sector. We’re at a very exciting stage and it’s the ideal time to be strengthening our growth by building a team of talented professionals with ambition and a hunger that echo my own,” said David Goldberg, POD’s founder and CEO.

POD Management as launched in 2017 and it combines expert developer consultancy with tailored, customer focused estate and block management. Harnessing unprecedented expertise to deliver a modern, technologically focused approach to home management, POD will prioritise its customers’ needs, providing an exceptional level of service, unrivalled by the rest of the industry.