Anna Devlet

Background

About Anna Devlet

I am Strategic Advisor on Social Value and Skills at The Crown Estate, working at the intersection of real estate, government and communities to deliver social and economic value through place. With over two decades of experience, I specialise in embedding social impact into real estate strategy to support planning, strengthen partnerships and drive long-term social and commercial outcomes for both business and communities. Prior to this, I spent 15 years at British Land as Head of Social Sustainability, where I developed and led the 2030 Social Impact strategy across a major UK portfolio. I pioneered both skills and interim and affordable space models that supported enterprise, culture and local economies, helping to embed social impact into the development and asset lifecycle. My work spans public and private sector collaboration, government engagement and cross-sector partnerships across real estate, retail, hospitality and science and innovation. I am a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and skills, holding board roles with the Greater London Authority, and I am a long-standing trustee of New Diorama Theatre. I believe that when social impact is embedded effectively, it can unlock opportunity for people, places and the wider economy.