Privately owned living sector specialist Fusion Group has confirmed its co-founder and chairman Nigel Henry has died.
Nigel Henry, co-founder of Fusion Group
In a statement published by the group today, it said it was “incredibly sad” to announce Henry “passed away peacefully on Saturday 7 February, surrounded by his family”.
Henry co-founded the group in 2007 with Warren Rosenberg, before launching the Fusion Students brand in 2012. He oversaw the delivery of more than 6,000 beds and helped amass a secured pipeline worth £2.2bn.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the real estate sector, Henry finally stepped back as chief executive of Fusion in September 2025.
The group said: “Nigel leaves behind his wife Reva, his rock since he was 15, his three children Sophie, Emma and Ben, and his six grandchildren that brought him unlimited joy, and many others whose lives he touched through his boundless kindness and generosity of spirit.
“Nigel was a leader in every aspect of his life. From the business he co-founded and built and the industry he shaped, to his devotion to his family, friends and the charitable endeavours that he championed with endless energy and enthusiasm.”
Richard Pilkington, chief executive of the group, added: “Nigel personified the values and culture that led to the spirit of Fusion today. He led with optimism, humour and a conviction that the best things are built together.
“Nigel positioned Fusion and our team for the future, and now we are entrusted to deliver on his legacy. He will be deeply missed, and we as a team will find it hard to move on, but as the man himself was so fond of saying: onwards and upwards – keep smiling.”
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