Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) is the master developer behind Barking Riverside. Its mission is to deliver a new London neighbourhood everyone can be proud of.
An introduction to BRL
BRL is a joint venture between L&Q and the Mayor of London. As the master developer behind Barking Riverside, its mission is to deliver a new neighbourhood in London that makes people feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride to be a ‘Riversider’.
BRL has an important leadership role at Barking Riverside and is responsible for the overall design and planning, as well as leading the major infrastructure projects – be that building new roads or delivering community centres.
Our Board
Highly experienced and passionate, the BRL Board provides the strategy to fulfil ambitions.
Our Team
Leading with our actions, we’re a team committed to making a difference.
The Executive

Leigh Johnson
Managing Director

Paul Miller
Deputy Managing Director – Business Strategy and Finance

Kitty Mortimer
Land & Planning Director

Sarah McCready
Director of Social Infrastructure & Communications
Department Heads

Sarah Coutts
Head of Design & Planning

Ai-Ting Lim
Managing Surveyor

Nathan Pearce
Head of Infrastructure (Core Projects & Operations)

Paul Roberts
Head of New Business & Innovation

Sarah Phillips
Head of Estates

Anna Bolsin
Head of Land & Development

Shabs Khan
Head of Finance
BRL is accountable to local people – working alongside them to make this a place like no other.
Barking Riverside is a long-term project delivered collaboratively with committed partners.






