'It’s not ok to be average': Guy Gittins on a year in charge of Foxtons
A year after taking the top job at Foxtons, CEO Guy Gittins reflects on some big changes for the business - and celebrates the firm reclaiming its position as 'London’s #1 estate agency brand'.
Guy Gittins is CEO of Foxtons. He was previously Managing Director of Chestertons' UK business.
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