Timothy (Tim) Wates joined Wates in 1993 and was appointed Chairman in May 2023.
His career in Wates has been predominantly focused on housing and finance, and he has a particular interest and expertise around the interface between the private and public sectors.
He is a trustee of various Wates Family charities and leads the Wates Family Enterprise Trust’s philanthropic and thought leadership work on housing. He was previously a Trustee of the Clink charity. He is a Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey, and served as High Sheriff of Surrey during 2023 – 2024.