The Smart Sustainable BTR Home

Jim has been Quintain’s CTO since October 2020, and is responsible for defining and delivering all aspects of technology strategy across the group, including Quintain Living (our BTR business with 3,500 of 6,000 apartments complete) & the ongoing transformation of the Wembley Park estate, one of London’s largest development projects. Before joining Quintain, Jim operated as a technology consultant to The Collective & Whitbread PLC as well as holding technology and commercial leadership roles at businesses including Clarks and Flybe.

Jeremy Wright is a Senior Director in the Development and Construction business and leads the company's European Capital Projects where he is responsible for delivering sustainable future growth in Europe through preferred partner relationships and leading the company’s robust Technical and Environmental Due Diligence process. Today, Greystar Development and Construction has $15 billion of assets under development, with a global pipeline of $8.5 billion. Jeremy serves as the Chair of the Greystar European Sustainability Committee and has been integral in initiating an update to the European ESG Strategy and implementing environmental and social value initiatives across the development and construction business. Before joining Greystar in 2016 Jeremy was Development Director for Nike EMEA, located in Amsterdam and then Global Development Director for Nokia & Microsoft based in Helsinki. Jeremy is a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and has a master’s in construction management.

Nico has worked at Schneider Electric for over 12 years, taking up the role of Vice President of Home & Distribution in 2019. Throughout the years, Nico has been in charge of Schneider Electric’s Channel Development for Europe, playing a vital role in formulating and leading strategic transformational projects. Nico is currently responsible for ensuring that Schneider Electric’s portfolio of smart devices, sensors and energy management solutions are front of mind with electricians, home builders and contractors. Nico brings his ability to create high performing teams, enable business transformation and encourage entrepreneurial thinking to his role. With homes becoming increasingly connected and the spotlight on the inefficiencies of UK housing stock becoming a great focus in the battle to halt climate change, Nico believes that smart technologies such as Wiser will have a large role to play in creating truly connected and efficient homes. The electrical demand in the residential is the fastest growing segment in years to come and Nico believes that Schneider Electric already have the technologies and relevant channels to bring forth these solutions from the Grid to the Plug.

Jo Green is Head of Business Development at Home Made, the UK’s leading Build to Rent leasing specialists. With extensive experience in the UK’s Build to Rent market Jo has worked within the leasing, operations and legal segments and has spoken at various UK and overseas conferences as well as frequently contributing to industry publications with thought leadership and insight pieces on the Build to Rent sector.