The Team


Philip Taylor

Philip Taylor

Group Chairman

Philip gained his degree in Construction at Aston University, and for a short spell joined the builders, Wimpey, following which he decided he would prefer to work for himself, and as the saying goes the rest is history! Philip founded Oakapple in 1994 and has managed its growth from modest beginnings to the broad-based Property Development and Investment Group it has become.

His hands-on approach, enthusiasm, drive, and determination to succeed are well known to those who work with him. 

Sean Mayes

Property & Development Director

Sean oversees the Group’s property activities including the development programme and investment portfolio. He has experience of property development and investment across many market sectors, having held senior positions with both a major distribution company and a national food retailer before joining Oakapple.

Sean is a Chartered Surveyor and holds a first class honours degree in Urban Estate Management.