About Us
Who are the Jack Lunn Group?
Founded by Jack Lunn in 1949, the Jack Lunn Group is a proudly family-owned property and development business with a heritage spanning more than 75 years.
Today, we are one of Yorkshire’s leading privately owned property groups, with a diverse portfolio of assets valued at approximately £30 million. Our activities span commercial and residential development, alongside investments across office, retail, leisure and industrial property.
As a family business, we take personal pride in everything we do. Guided by generations of experience, we combine traditional values with a hands-on approach, building lasting relationships and delivering quality, integrity and long-term value for our partners, tenants and the communities we serve.
Meet the Team
Andrew Lunn
Chairman
Representing the third generation of the Lunn family, Andrew has been part of the family business since 1982, beginning his career as an apprentice Carpenter & Joiner. With over 40 years of experience, he progressed through every level of the business, from Site Manager to Managing Director of Jack Lunn Limited.
Working alongside previous generations, Andrew developed extensive expertise in construction, property development and investment, while upholding the family values of quality, integrity and lasting relationships.
Today, as Chairman of The Jack Lunn Group, Andrew leads the Group’s strategic direction and continued growth, building on the foundations established in 1949 while ensuring the business remains focused on quality, trust and long-term success across Yorkshire.
Carl Wright
Managing Director
Carl joined The Jack Lunn Group in 2009 and has played a key role in the growth and success of its property and investment businesses. As a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with over 30 years of industry experience, he brings extensive expertise in asset management, investment and property development.
As Managing Director of Jack Lunn (Properties) Ltd, Carl oversees a diverse property portfolio valued at approximately £25 million, with responsibility for asset management, commercial lettings, investment acquisitions and disposals, and new residential and commercial developments.
Carl has successfully led the refurbishment and repositioning of key assets, maximising long-term value while maintaining strong relationships with tenants and investors. Combining commercial insight with a hands-on, tenant-focused approach, he continues to strengthen the Group’s investment portfolio and deliver developments that support its long-term growth and reputation across Yorkshire.
Nicola Thompson
Finance Director
Nicola joined The Jack Lunn Group in 2021, bringing over 20 years of financial management experience across a range of industries, including security and manufacturing, supporting both UK and international operations.
As Finance Director, Nicola oversees the Group’s financial management, leading the finance team and ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls and compliance across all Group companies.
With extensive experience in financial reporting, strategic planning and operational improvement, Nicola focuses on providing clear financial insight to support informed decision-making, improve efficiency and drive long-term growth.
Her meticulous approach, commercial understanding and collaborative style make her an integral part of the senior leadership team, helping to maintain strong financial governance while supporting the continued success of The Jack Lunn Group and its family-owned values.
David Philip Priestly
Non-Executive Director
David brings over 50 years of commercial property experience to The Jack Lunn Group. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for over 30 years, he began his career in London’s West End before returning to Yorkshire in 1983.
David spent his career specialising in commercial property asset management, including 35 years as a partner at BP Towler and subsequently Carter Towler in Leeds, where he served as Managing Partner in his final years.
Following his retirement from full-time employment in 2021, David took on a consultancy role and Non-Executive Directorships with Jack Lunn Holdings and Jack Lunn (Properties) Ltd. His extensive industry knowledge and management expertise continue to support the Executive Board and the Group’s long-term success.
