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.

Alex joins Manton following over 25 years in the Army as a Cavalry Officer. He is a graduate of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and is a keen horseman and farmer.

Upon leaving the Army, Alex managed a 15,000 acre Highland Estate on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, before joining the British Horseracing Authority as a Clerk of the Scales.

Alex is the Operations Director for Manton and is responsible for the end to end management of all projects.

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.

Before joining Manton Philip was responsible for heading up the marketing and business development at Savernake Knives the British Manufacturing company that he co-founded in 2016.

His career started in London launching and managing two successful pubs, but it was his family roots in Kenya that led him to embark on an adventurous journey running safaris and marketing several businesses in both Kenya and Uganda. In 2011 he joined the consultancy firm Adam Smith International to head up their operations in South Sudan before moving to Pakistan where he was responsible for setting up and managing operations in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar.

Philip heads up the marketing and business development for Manton.

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.