Connells Group has appointed Ian Culbert as national lettings operations director.

Previously a divisional managing director within the Countrywide North businesses, Culbert will now be responsible for all branch lettings activity inside Countrywide North and South.

He has a wealth of lettings experience and has overseen significant growth in Countrywide North in recent years.

He says: “It’s an exciting time not only within the lettings industry, but also within Countrywide and the wider Connells Group.

“We have never been in better shape to deliver for both our customers and organisation alike and I am delighted to play my part.”