CHARLES DARROW - Key Persons


Charlotte Williamson

Job Titles:
  • Business & Commercial Administrator

James Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
James joined Charles Darrow in January 2015 as a graduate with nearly three years post-university experience in property management and renovation. Having worked on a number of property projects, James combines his business sense with a practical understanding of what it takes to make a venture successful. He is passionate about the South West and has a sound knowledge of the local area with a keen interest in Business and Commercial property which has seen swift progression to becoming a key member of team. James has helped build Charles Darrow's extensive portfolio by taking instructions on a range of cafés, coffee shops, tea rooms, restaurants and leisure opportunities including campsites/holiday parks, whilst also managing Charles Darrow's commercial stock. James was made an Associate Director in 2018, reflecting his outstanding work and superb client feedback. James is also responsible for social media marketing and development and enjoys engaging with business associates, clients and colleagues to share updates and information. Outside work James is a keen golfer and squash player, enjoys travelling and making the most of the Devon countryside.

Jon Clyne

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Commercial Property Specialist
Jon is a highly successful commercial property specialist who has been actively involved in the transfer, sale and acquisition of property within the South West of England for over a decade. He has a wide-ranging understanding of the commercial property market and previously specialised in the licence and hotel trade with an international property agency, forging close contacts with all the major national and regional operators. Having decided to launch Charles Darrow with co-director Paul in late 2013, Jon is enjoying the challenge of running his own business and making Charles Darrow the commercial property agent of choice in the South West. Jon is married to Leanne and is a keen supporter of a number of charities. When not working he enjoys golf, football, rugby and several other outdoor pursuits, including walking his dog.

Leanne Clyne

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller
Leanne is a professional and dedicated bookkeeper and finance controller, experienced in assisting businesses throughout the south west. She has a in depth understanding of what businesses face on a day to day basis, also planning for the future, assisting and guiding them so they can reach their full potential. Having been with Charles Darrow from the beginning, working alongside Jon and Paul - she is immensely proud of their success to date. When not working with Charles Darrow, Leanne runs her own, highly successful bookkeeping business and enjoys walking her dog, riding her horse and socialising with friends.

Lyn Milligan

Job Titles:
  • Hotel Consultant

Paul Heather

Job Titles:
  • Co - Director
  • Director
With a background in hospitality, managing hotels all over England, Paul began his property career in the mid 1990's and is essentially a multi-skilled property professional. Having held a senior position within an international property agency, he has worked throughout the Westcountry region for many years. His main areas of expertise are in all aspects of commercial property, with particular relevant experience in the Convenience Retail & Petrol Filling Station sectors. Paul also heads up Charles Darrow Auctions and with a passion for Electric Vehicles, he has recently established the EV Charging sector, responsible for sourcing EV Charging sites for major EV Charge Point Operators.