Our Team

Board of Directors

Our team is the driving force behind our reputation for excellence. Combining years of expertise across all areas of property management, we bring together a powerhouse of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, ensuring that every member of the team contributes their unique skills and insights to provide innovative solutions for our clients, who benefit from direct access to directors and our management team, ensuring safe and personalised solutions at every stage.

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Phillip John

Chief Executive Officer

Philip is a specialist in commercial and residential property asset management with over 30 years’ experience across the UK and the Middle East.

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Jim Kennedy

Finance Director

As Finance Director at Tideway,  Jim leads all property accounting functions, overseeing over £70m in rent collection and £16m in service charges annually.

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Michael Burbage

Director

A commercial property management specialist with over 40 years experience. Michael brings deep technical knowledge across a wide range.

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Andrew Gulliford

Director

Andrew is a senior property accountant with over 25 years experience, leading on budgeting, service charges and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy.

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Courtney Mayer

Director

With over 10 years’ experience, Courtney combines operational know-how with a hands-on approach to estate and tenant management across complex portfolios.

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Philip John

Chief Executive Officer

Philip is a specialist in commercial and residential property asset management with over 30 years’ experience across the UK and the Middle East.

He began his career at Jones Lang Wootton (now JLL) before relocating to Bahrain, where he worked at Cluttons managing property portfolios for the Bahrain Royal Family and leading regional traders.

In 1995, Philip founded Tideway Property Managers with the vision of delivering a proactive, hands-on service led by senior, experienced professionals. Under his leadership, Tideway has grown significantly and now manages over £800 million in property assets, collects more than £70 million in rent annually, and oversees service charge budgets exceeding £16 million per year.

Philip’s strategic insight, industry knowledge, and commitment to high standards have positioned Tideway as a trusted partner in the property management sector across London and beyond. 

Jim Kennedy

Finance Director

Jim is an experienced property finance professional with over 30 years in the sector, overseeing the accounting of Tideway’s extensive portfolio. He manages the collection of over £70 million in annual rent and the administration of service charges exceeding £16 million.

Prior to joining Tideway in 2016, Jim spent 18 years at Capita plc (formerly Nelson Bakewell), where he led a large team of client accountants and played a key role in implementing property management accounting systems for major clients.

His expertise spans financial operations, team leadership, and delivering real-time data solutions to support informed asset management decisions.

Michael Burbage

Director

Michael is a seasoned commercial property management professional with over 40 years’ experience in the industry. As a Director at Tideway, he draws on extensive expertise gained across a wide variety of client portfolios and asset types.

His career began in 1978 at West End firm Bancroft and Company, followed by senior roles at Hirshfields and Land Investors plc. Before joining Tideway in 2003, Michael was a Director at Smith Melzack Pepper Angliss, where he oversaw complex property instructions across London and the South East.

He holds a BSc in Urban Estate Management and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and leadership to the Tideway Board.

Andrew Gulliford

Director, Client Accounting

Andrew is an experienced senior client accountant who began his journey in property management 25 years ago. With over two decades in property finance, he specialises in Shopping Centre, Retail, Commercial, and Residential portfolios.

Since joining Tideway in 2021 from Avison Young, he has played a key role in managing service charges, budgets, and cost analysis across complex assets, including large refurbishment and new-build projects.

With a strong track record at firms including Nelson Bakewell, Capita Real Estate, and Danish investment company Habro Properties, Andrew brings deep sector knowledge and a detail-driven approach. He is committed to meeting KPIs and ensuring timely, accurate delivery for all client requirements.

Courtney Mayer

Director, Head of Estates

Courtney is responsible for the full scope of estate and tenant management across a mixed-use portfolio, including mobilisation and ongoing delivery of maintenance and building services. Her focus is on ensuring high standards, smooth operations and strong tenant relationships.

She has worked in property for over a decade, supporting private clients, independent agents and corporate firms in London and the South West.

 Before joining Tideway, Courtney led a team of property managers overseeing a large residential portfolio, with responsibilities spanning income generation, client account management, compliance, budgeting and team training.