In 1990, Livesey joined Connells as Mortgage Services Director, progressing in his career over the years to become chief executive in 2008.
Using his expertise, he has developed several businesses and led acquisitions for the group within the residential property sector. In his time with the firm, he has grown Connells and overseen several milestones including the acquisition of Sequence from Royal & Sun Alliance in 2003 and the acquisition of Countrywide in March 2021.
Livesey will be working with Connells Chair Designate, Sarah Whitney to find his successor.
Livesey, said: “It has been my absolute privilege to be surrounded by the most talented team of property professionals in the country. As I prepare to hang up my clogs, I am confident that Connells Group will continue to prosper and grow.”
Whitney, added: “On behalf of the boards of both Connells and its parent, the Skipton Group, I would like to thank David for his outstanding service to Connells. He has played a central role in creating the largest and most successful property services proup in the UK. He leaves a business with over 1,200 branches, 16,000 staff, a turnover of £1bn pa, and acknowledged as the market leader in the sector. David leaves with the good wishes of everyone at Connells for a long, happy, and healthy retirement.”
In October last year, Connells Group chairman Stephen Shipperley also retired after celebrating 45 years with the business earlier this month.
And in March, Mortgage Solutions reported that the group’s lender services division, which incorporates mortgages, surveys and valuations, generated more than £36bn in mortgage lending in 2022.
