TREVOR BARGH – CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trevor’s background is permeated with business sustainability and growth. Starting in manufacturing with Courtaulds and Amtico in 1977, Trevor has since advised numerous start-ups, high growth entrepreneurial businesses and major international companies both in the U.K. and U.S.A. His successful career in consultancy also includes international experience in Saudi Arabia, and the acquisition of national awards for best practice marketing. Trevor has worked as the UK representative for a number of U.S. states, advising on trade and investment and is a fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Institute of Consulting.
Purchasing his first commercial regeneration property in 1989, an unloved building in Lancaster, Trevor founded CityBlock in 2002 and listed on AIM in 2004. The company was taken private in 2007 and is still privately owned. CityBlock has undertaken over 20 schemes, investing over one hundred million pounds into successful challenging and innovative projects across the country and creating hundreds of jobs. Trevor is passionate about customer service and delivering on promises.
He was previously voted North West Entrepreneur of the year , and was formerly a charity trustee and governor of the Lancaster Royal Grammar School for 15 years.
In his spare time, Trevor enjoys rugby, cricket, drinking good beer and wine, living a busy life and holidays.
ALISON BARGH – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Alison consistently achieves results through her determination to succeed and her passion for customer service excellence and building relationships.
Her early experience was as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in the UK for the NHS and later overseas. She then moved to Lancaster and became Director and Shareholder of a national bridalwear retail chain, a business that she ran successfully for 16 years.
In 2002, CityBlock was formed with Alison as Director and Chief Operating Officer. With over 20 schemes and an investment of over one hundred million pounds, Alison is responsible for commercial, residential lettings and facilities across all sites including the operational design of new projects. Alison has more than 30 years’ experience of direct sales and customer relations. She has developed the CityBlock brand and cultivated its reputation as an innovative market leader.
Manchester-born, Alison currently lives in Lancaster. She is an avid Manchester City supporter and enjoys spending time with her sons.
SAMANTHA DAVIES – HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Samantha has over 22 years’ experience in the housing and residential sector, holding a variety of roles during that time. Prior to joining CityBlock in 2018 she spent 12 years at Sanctuary Group, most recently as Operations Manager in its student accommodation division.
As Head of Operations for CityBlock, Samantha is responsible for the management of the accommodation blocks, including health and safety procedures, ongoing operational budgets, resident satisfaction and managing partnerships with third party suppliers. Samantha also oversees CityBlock’s site teams to ensure all sites in its portfolio continue to achieve 100% occupancy and deliver exceptional customer care.
Samantha lives in Manchester and enjoys walks with her dog Wilson.
