The Team

Our UK based sales and marketing team work closely with our villa managers and concierge teams abroad to deliver effective management and operation of your property.

BEN SHEARER / MANAGING DIRECTOR

As Managing Director of Indigo Rock and its sister companies, Sand & Stone Escapes and The Peligoni Club, Ben Shearer oversees the management, operation and development of the company. With an MA in fine art from Rhode Island school of Design, Ben has spent the last ten years overseeing the growth and development of two boutique travel companies along with a few renovation projects under his belt. Over the last few years Ben has worked with our property owners to bring out the best in their second homes abroad, advising on price, management and positioning.

ALEXANDRA SOUTHWARD / HEAD OF MARKETING

Alex oversees all the marketing at Indigo Rock which primarily involves managing the PR, advertising and brand image of the business. After gaining a degree in the History of Art at Edinburgh University, Alex went on to study Mandarin and settle in the city of Shanghai for 5 years. Here she worked in PR, branding and advertising for clients such as Porsche, Johnson & Johnson and UnionPay before returning to London

MILLIE FOX  / PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Millie is the first port of call for signing new properties up to Indigo Rock and Sand & Stone Escapes, ensuring a straightforward onboarding, set up and running of all properties in the portfolio, as well as finding new owners and villas for the Peligoni Group. Since studying Italian at the University of Bristol, Millie has gained over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, across all continents and has a strong understanding of the workings of private villa rentals and hotels. Millie joined the Peligoni Group in 2022 and works closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to ensure smooth running of the business.