Colin has over 30 years experience in the retail warehouse market, having previously worked for Currys, Payless DIY and Wickes (as Development Director) and has acquired and developed in excess of 3 million sq ft of floorspace, including over 80 stores during his time at Wickes. Colin was the founding chairman of the Out Of Town Retailers Association. He is married to Mandy, has two children, Matt and Kate, and is a long-suffering Crystal Palace FC season ticket holder! Other interests outside of work include travelling, cycling and making the most of life generally! Colin is also a chairman of The Children’s Development Trust charity, which includes the YouCan Youth Cancer Support project.