Richard Kelso
Regional Land Director- South WestRichard Kelso was promoted to the role of Regional Land Director – South West in April 2025.
Richard joined Mac Mic Group in April 2024 as Senior Strategic Land Manager to spearhead the identification and acquisition of strategic land opportunities across the Western and South West regions. Since joining, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in navigating complex planning processes, which has been invaluable in guiding our sites with development potential towards successful outcomes.
In his new role, Richard will continue to oversee and drive the strategic growth of our land portfolio across the South West, ensuring the successful delivery of our regional objectives. His experience and commitment to our goals will play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of our operations in the region.
Raised in Guildford, Richard attended university in South Wales where he graduated in Urban Estate Management. After starting his career in private consultancies where he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor, Richard moved into the residential development sector.
Richard posses a wealth of valuable public sector experience gained working for local authorities, most recently Cardiff Council where he was Head of Disposals & Acquisitions in the Strategic Estates department.