Dan Westley

Meet Dan Westley, Head of Portfolio UK at Vastint and the newly appointed Co-Chair of Freehold.

In this issue, Dan reflects on his career journey, from starting out during the Global Financial Crisis to helping deliver Battersea Power Station and now leading a nationwide portfolio of regeneration projects. He shares why successful placemaking starts with people, the importance of long-term thinking, and how the workplace continues to evolve.

The interview also explores Dan’s personal commitment to championing LGBTQ+ inclusion. He speaks about the challenges he faced early in his career, why visible representation matters, and how his new role as Co-Chair of Freehold is helping create a more open, inclusive and supportive real estate industry.