Our Team

Our Board of Directors consists of a team of very capable, experienced property professionals with 119 years of property experience between them, 85 years UK relevant and 34 years overseas.

David Southwell - Managing Director

David brings many years of board level experience in Overseas Property, Marketing and Manufacture. His greatest strengths are in Marketing and Sales.
Relevant Experience, Overseas Property 3 yrs.


Dr. Azhar Abd Latib MBA Phd - Project Director Asia (non-executive)

Azhar has over 15 years experience in real estate and privatisation projects with extensive networking capabilities in South East Asia. Over the years, he has worked with Malaysia/Indonesia senior government officials on various private/non-private developments, and restructuring for several listed companies in the region. Azhar is also familiar with finance and operational structure in Asia and works closely with international banks.


Paul Branford - Development Director (non-executive)

Paul joins Midas and brings with him over 25 years of Sales and Marketing experience both at senior management and board level, 20 of which have been within the Overseas Property and Financial Services sector.

His experience in Overseas Property dates back to 1988 where he spent four years working as a Sales Manager for a Tenerife based Property Company.

With his experience in overseas property coming from both an agent and developers perspective Paul brings a wide range of knowledge and skill to the team.
Relevant Experience, UK & Overseas Property 25 yrs.


Tony Stocks B.Sc(Econ) - Technical Director

Tony's property experience began in his family business (building, development and management). He then proceeded to gain considerable marketing/sales experience as Marketing Manager for a succession of companies culminating in a Stock Market Services company. This led him to join a Stock/Commodity Brokerage which provided invaluable city and company finance experience as well as rounding off his experience in all aspects of business.

Meanwhile he had been busy establishing his own company and building up his own property portfolio (UK & Abroad) including a substantial portfolio of letting.

After leaving the City, Tony decided to capitalise on his considerable finance, marketing and real estate experience and to concentrate solely on the property industry in the UK and Overseas.

He has also invested directly in our developments.
Relevant Experience, UK Property 40 yrs, Overseas 15 yrs.


James Hitchcock - Project Director

James is a very seasoned property investor, having built from scratch a very considerable portfolio, then selling same to reinvest in overseas property.

James is an investor in Midas Developments as well as Project Director responsible for overseeing various developments including our latest Bulgarian Development in Bansko. In addition James has been very successful in bringing considerable investment funds into Midas.
Relevant Experience, UK Property 10 yrs, Overseas 3 yrs.


Darren Simpson BA(hons) - IT Director

Darren is responsible for all IT requirements of Midas, and is responsible for the design and functionality of our website, often commented on as one of the most informative.

Darren's programming ability will ensure we have the most efficient and time saving automated systems for issuing and controlling all our contracts for both clients and agents.
Relevant Experience, UK Property 5 yrs, Overseas 3 yrs.


Tom Hitchcock - Project Director

Tom is very skilled at analysis ensuring all developments are highly competitive in price and offer unequalled facilities.

Tom continues to bring forward new investors and buyers.
Relevant Experience, UK Property 3 yrs, Overseas 2 yrs.