Richard Linstead replaces James Fiske as BCIS chief executive, with Fiske taking on a new role as executive director.
Linstead has been with the business for two years in his role as chief product and technology officer. He is credited with having helped to deliver technology and process improvements at BCIS.
James Fiske had been chief executive of BCIS since 2022 when it separated from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with the support of investor LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. BCIS revenue has since doubled in just three years, as has its headcount.
Fiske’s decision to move into a newly formed executive director role will enable him to continue to focus on data rather than management.
BCIS chair Colin Smith said: “James has led BCIS through an ambitious growth phase, delivering improvements in market penetration, customer experience, thought leadership and developing the BCIS culture as a standalone business. We are grateful for his continued commitment to the strategic development of the business in the years ahead.
“Richard’s drive has already made a significant difference to BCIS since he joined in 2023, and his appointment as CEO positions the organisation for future growth as it continues to deliver high-quality data and technology solutions to its customers.”
Richard Linstead said: “BCIS occupies a special place within the UK built environment ecosystem. It’s an organisation with a rich heritage, built on data integrity and deep contextual expertise – and a focus on supporting the whole industry to grow.
“I’m looking forward to leading this exceptional team in evolving our existing platforms and services, while developing innovative new data products and tools to further improve the user experience and offering for our customers.”
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