MEET THE TEAM
Our team of approachable, attentive, highly skilled professionals thrive on providing an exceptional service. Find out more about the people who make Laragh a great company to do business with.
SIMON SOMERVILLE-LARGE
Managing Director and Founder of Laragh
With unrivalled knowledge of the Cambridge property market and over thirty years’ experience of residential and commercial development, Simon has successfully directed the development of more than 50 schemes throughout the city and surrounding areas.
Before he found Laragh back in 2007, Simon held high-level positions at Wimpley Developments, Shepherd Construction and Camstead Homes.
Galvanising his expertise and experience, Simon handpicks specialist teams for each and every project, creating unique design concepts and inspired solutions to deliver beautiful, unique homes that we can be proud of.
HANNAH GREENHOW
Sales and Marketing Director
Professional: Hannah has been in property for nearly 20 years and is Laragh’s longest serving employee of over 9 years! Before joining us, Hannah spent 8 years at Savills; and before that, she was at a chartered surveyors.
Passion: Inspired by the company’s commitment to its clients, Hannah loves working across Laragh’s landmark projects and seeing projects come to life from beginning to end.
Personal: Outside of work, Hannah has a love for horses! Hannah says: “My two daughters have horses, which takes up all of my time. Most weekends I can be found driving Foxy, my horse box around the country to various competitions. Let’s not forget I’m the owner of the office dog, Bella!”. Hannah also loves holidays and socialising with friends.
CAROLINE CHAPMAN
Finance Director
Professional: In charge of Laragh’s finances since 2016, Caroline brings 20 years’ accounting experience gained across various business sectors.
Passion: Loves Laragh’s approach to building unique community schemes and being part of a fantastic team.
Personal: Family, friends and keeping forever busy with two very lively young boys.
CLAIRE BLAND
Aftersales Manager
Professional: With a career that includes Commercial Manager for the Ministry of Defence and her own business, Claire brings a wealth of customer care experience gained from roles in the public and private sectors.
Passion: Driven by Laragh’s exceptional customer care to ensure a great experience for every homebuyer, Claire loves seeing exciting developments through from completion to aftercare service with happy new homeowners.
Personal: Together with a full family life, Claire enjoys anything arty and creative, especially when she can combine her organisational skills with creative flare.
FIONA SOMERVILLE-LARGE
Company Secretary
Professional: A founding partner in 2007, Fiona brings a decade of specialist interior design excellence to give Laragh homes their trademark style and elegance.
Passion: Takes great pride in the company’s achievements, especially the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the Manor Farm scheme in Stretham.
Personal: Time with family, cooking, travelling, theatre and managing the renovation of her family home.
BELLA
OFFICE DOG
Bella is top dog in the Laragh office and can mostly be found sitting in Hannah’s office fast asleep with her beloved ball. She enjoys getting out on site and loves attending board meetings. Also doubles up as the office security.