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Criterion Capital Appoints Vaqas Farooq as Chief Executive Officer and Steve Silvester as Chief Financial Officer

PRIVATEAug 28, 2026
New to company · from Deloitte“Farooq joins Criterion from Deloitte, where he led the firm's UK real estate legal business.”

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Criterion Capital

Steve Silvester
Greater LondonReal EstateHospitalityHotel

Description

Criterion Capital has announced the appointment of Vaqas Farooq as chief executive and Steve Silvester as chief financial officer. This new leadership team is set to drive the company's future growth and expansion in the real estate sector.

Other recent leadership changes in Real Estate and Hospitality

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Company Information

Company

Criterion Capital

Location

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

Criterion Capital is a leading real estate owner and investment company. Specialising in converting obsolete buildings into affordable residential apartments and lifestyle hotels, it focuses on long-term value creation. The company operates a portfolio consisting of hotels and residential properties across the UK and Europe.

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