Leadership series: Duncan Garrood

Through our Leadership Series, we reveal what drives exceptional industry leaders.

In this exclusive interview with Duncan Garrood, CEO at Riverstone Living, we explore his extensive career journey and valuable leadership insights. 

We dive into his impressive career history, including his time managing large-scale global operations at Alshaya, and discuss the core motivations that have driven him to navigate and understand different business sectors. 

He shares why the pub industry has remained a personal favourite throughout his career, before offering a deeper look into Riverstone's unique proposition as a private residential community focused on longevity and independence. 

Finally, Duncan explains his criteria for selecting non-executive opportunities where he can add genuine value, and concludes by sharing his top tips for working alongside some of the sector's most successful entrepreneurs. 

About Riverstone Living: a luxury later-living developer and operator that creates high-end residential communities in prime London locations (such as Kensington and Fulham) for adults aged 65 and over.  Rather than a traditional care home or retirement village, Riverstone position themselves as a "next-generation" lifestyle brand, often compared to a five-star hotel or private members' club