Meet the Team

Al began his career in property in 2001, when he joined an international private equity firm specialising in the turnaround of property assets. As Managing Director of the Hotels Division, Al focused on bringing together an impressive portfolio of Country House Hotels, which were restored to glory and re-established as “must stay” destinations.

In 2009 Al launched his own business in the Middle East, concentrating on the construction and renovation of luxury properties in this emerging and dynamic marketplace. Upon returning to the UK with his family, Al launched Manton, as a means to bring construction, design and Project Management under one roof.

Imogen qualified as a Chartered Surveyor with Savills in 2016 and spent nine years in commercial valuation across London and the South East.

After relocating to the Wiltshire–West Berkshire border with her young family in 2022, she led the restoration of their Grade II listed home.

Imogen joined Manton in January 2026 as a Project Manager, bringing together deep professional expertise and personal renovation experience to support clients through complex residential projects.

Ben’s property career started with Knight Frank in North Surrey in 2004, he moved on to Savills to join their buying agency, Prime Purchase, before starting his own property development company in 2010.

Ben brings his wealth of experience in managing renovation and building projects to the Manton Team.

Before joining Manton, Philip led marketing and business development at Savernake Knives, a British manufacturing company he co-founded in 2016.

Philip began his career in London, where he launched and ran two successful pubs, before moving to East Africa to manage safari operations and lead marketing in Kenya and Uganda. He later joined Adam Smith International, where he headed up Country Operations in South Sudan and Pakistan.

Philip now leads marketing and business development at Manton, bringing an operationally grounded, security-aware and creatively driven approach to growth.

Emma is a qualified accountant with over 11 years experience working in finance, with a special focus on the construction industry, covering all aspects from groundworks, renovations and project management.

Emma is a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and has been an integral part of the Manton team from day one.

Nicola began her career in the communications sector, honing her client relationship and problem solving skills at a global Public Relations agency where she managed the reputation of high-profile brands for 18 years.

Nicola joined Manton’s advisory team in 2023. Her clients have often recently taken ownership of their property and she works with them to understand their vision and ambitions for their new home to help bring them to fruition. If required, Nicola assembles and manages the right team of architect, planning consultant and heritage specialist to design and implement a successful planning strategy. Nicola also manages Manton’s tried and trusted black book of contacts to provide clients with experts in grounds management and other ad hoc minor works prior to full renovation.