Elmar Schoonbrood was appointed Co-CEO of Multi Corporation in January 2022. He brings nearly two decades of experience in European real estate and debt markets. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director at Blackstone and has previously held roles at Oaktree Capital Management and Morgan Stanley. He holds an MA in Real Estate and a BA in Business Administration. I sat down with Elmar to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real...

Duncan Garrood, CEO of Empiric Student Property, a FTSE 250 company with a portfolio valued at over £1 billion, delivering premium accommodation to students across the UK. Duncan has a proven track record in transforming companies and driving customer-centric success. He’s led teams across various industries, including retail, pubs, hospitality, food and entertainment, always with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering motivated, high-performing teams. I sat...

Josh Liaw, CEO of Elite UK REIT, brings over 20 years of expertise in real estate fund management, banking, and treasury. Throughout his impressive career, Josh has held key roles at leading institutions such as Citi Bank, Standard Chartered, and Lendlease.  His vast experience spans multiple regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK, where he has successfully invested in and managed a broad array of asset classes. I sat down with Josh to discuss a broad range of subjects which...

Prior to Evonite, Paul was head of PATRIZIA’s (formerly Rockspring Property Investment Managers) international discretionary fund management business which had close to €10bn AUM. He was also a member of the firm’s senior leadership group, its real estate Investment Committee and its Fund Review Committee. Leading a team of professionals based in London and Continental Europe, he provided oversight across a number of co-mingled funds, separate accounts and joint ventures. His focus was on...

Linus has been instrumental in leading the transformation of Trinova from a boutique UK office investment firm into a highly successful multi-sector investment management company with over £1.1 billion in assets. With 13 years at the helm of Trinova, Linus brings deep expertise in business operations, investor relations, and equity capital. His career includes roles at CBRE Global Investors, Fitch Ratings and CBRE. He has worked across European markets and has built a distinguished track...

David Bateman, a highly experienced real estate professional with over two decades in the industry, previously served as Chief Investment Officer at Primary Health Properties (PHP). During his time at PHP, he oversaw substantial growth, including the expansion of the portfolio to over £3 billion and led PHP’s entry into the Irish market. David's expertise spans operational real estate, long-income strategies, and the healthcare sector.   In this episode, David discusses: His path into...

People Property Place Podcast – James Markby Founder of Logistics Capital Partners Logistics Capital Partners is a leading pan European Developer & Asset Manager specalising in Logistics Real Estate across Europe. With offices in London, Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, France and Luxembourg, the group operates across the UK and Continental Europe, with approximately €1 billion of investments assets under management and an additional €2 billion of development pipeline. James has...

CBRE Investment Management is a leading real assets firm who have some $140+ Bn under management, over 1000 team members and over 30 offices worldwide. Louisa started her career at King Sturge now, JLL, and has worked at CBRE Global Investors, Cherwell District Council, and Cadogan before joining CBRE Investment Management as a Director. I sat down with Louisa to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got started in real estate * Early...

Hannah oversees one of London's most prestigious estates, dating back to the 1700s, expertly balancing its historic legacy with the demands of modern urban life. Hannah started her career in real estate valuation and has gained extensive experience in property and asset management, working both on the advisory and principal side.  I sat down with Hannah to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * Early career moves * Transition from advisor to...

From Labourer, Manager, Innovator, Developer, to a 13-year stint at Blackstone as an Investor, James has moved to Founding Partner & Owner of Rotation Real Estate. Rotation is an entrepreneurial, creative and enterprising investment manager, driven by passion, ethics and profit to identify and reimagine the real estate of tomorrow. I sat down with James to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * How he got into real estate * Early career...

Bradley is one of the industry’s top deal makers and has traded over £3.7bn worth of UK real estate across all commercial and residential sectors. He boasts an enviable client book of Global Institutional Investors, UK & Overseas Property Companies, Private Equity Houses and both Global and domestic UHNW investors. I sat down with Bradley to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate * His first deal * Favourite deal *...

Octopus Real Estate is a specialist investor, developer and lender with a keen focus on the living and healthcare sectors. Under Ed’s leadership, Octopus Real Estate oversees a staggering £3.7 billion worth of assets, for both institutional and retail clients. Ed joined Octopus in 2017 and previously led the Care Homes and Corporate Development teams. Prior to joining Octopus, he was a lawyer with international law firm Allen & Overy and he holds a BA in Economics from Durham University...

With over two decades of advisory and investment experience Nadine co-founded Zenzic Capital in 2013 with Tom Lloyd-Jones to provide a range of structured financing solutions across the UK and Europe for single-site and platform level funding covering acquisition, development and opportunistic scenarios. The team have financed over £1.25bn of real estate and asset-backed transactions across the alternative sub-sectors including logistics, PBSA, BTR, hotels and leisure. Prior to founding...

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of 30th June 2024, the company owned or had investments in, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries, with approximately 6,700 customers. Paul has worked in the UK industrial and logistics sector for 30 years and began his career in industrial agency at JLL before working with Gazeley (now GLP) and Brixton plc (now...

Fiera Real Estate UK is wholly owned by Fiera Capital Corporation, a leading independent global asset management firm with more than USD121 billion of AUM as at 31st March 2023. Jess is responsible for leading Fiera Capital’s global sustainable investing strategy across private markets, alongside and working closely with asset class specialists in each strategy, to ensure a consistent, purpose-led and proactive approach to ESG considerations. I sat down with Jess to discuss a broad...

Backed by global asset manager Abrdn - Tritax invest in and manage critical supply chain real assets in the UK and Europe which are aligned with the structural trends shaping the future economy. Chase joined Tritax in 2019 from Avison Young Real Estate Finance, where he was leading the analysis of massive multi-phase developments and property portfolios alike. He has previously held roles at Rabobank International and holds a BSc. In Mathematics and an MSc. In Economics, Finance and...

Claire joined Stanhope in September 2018 from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland where she lead the Asset Management team for the Belgravia portfolio.  At Stanhope she leads the Asset Management team which is responsible for a portfolio of just under 6 million sq ft and £4bn of assets under management.  As well as her day job Claire is also a Mentor for Stanhope-backed initiative Mentoring Circle. I sat down with Claire to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following...

Sam has responsibility for all retail, leisure, office and meanwhile components of the live 42 acre £8bn Power Station estate. He joined the business in 2015 and led on the curation of the occupier mix from masterplan inception, delivery of the pre-letting campaign through to public launch in October 2022, taking BPS from a former derelict industrial site to a best in class fully let mixed-use London estate. Prior to joining BPS in 2015 Sam held roles at Cap Co, Henderson Global Investors...

Established in 1999, Patron Capital Partners has evolved into one of the leading opportunistic real estate managers in Europe. To date, it has raised over €5.4bn Euros, and has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 106 investments in 17 countries. The Patron organisation includes a 64 person in-house team, with offices in the UK, Spain and Luxembourg. Patron's strategy is to back local partners and management teams in growing their respective business, investing in property,...

At Birchgrove Honor and her team believe that renting instead of owning a home is the most liberating form of tenure and allows their residents to retain their independence without the burdens of homeownership. Birchgrove, backed by Bridges Fund Management they operate a portfolio of assisted living developments with contemporary apartments for rent in brand-new, purpose-built facilities within and around the M25. Honor has had a previous career in the television, broadcasting, production,...

Christian set Valor up in 2016, with investment partners Jeffrey Kelter and Robert Savage, with the idea of creating a pan European Real Estate investment and Asset Management partnership focused exclusively on the logistics sector. Today they have over 3bn Euros under management, spanning over 180 properties and 12 million square feet. Prior to Valor, Christian, established Delin Capital Asset Management in 2012 where he served as the CEO. He has worked at Robert Fleming, Credit Suisse, GE...

Crispin Gandy, CEO - Argo Real Estate Argo is a dynamic UK-based thematic investor focused on delivering outperformance for their investors. As a group they have concluded c. £2bn of transactions and have expertise across all mainstream asset classes investing across core to opportunistic risk profiles. Prior to joining Argo, Crispin was previously head of Investec Property in the UK. He has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, working for companies such as Exemplar Properties,...

Morwenna Hall, Chief Operating Officer - Related Argent. Related Argent is a complete developer, owner and operator with a c. £13bn, 21 million sq ft portfolio and an unrivalled track record of delivering global exemplars of city-building. It creates and manages a diverse portfolio across workspace, residential, education, retail, hospitality, leisure and public realm with schemes ranging from 270,000 sq ft to 8 million sq ft. Morwenna joined the former Argent business in 2011 and in...

BGO is a leading, top 10, global real estate private equity investment management advisor and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. Its specialist central London office fund, Welput, was formed in 2001 and is the largest unlisted specialist real estate fund to invest in and develop Central London offices. The fund currently holds a portfolio of 9 assets, comprising over 1 million sq ft of accommodation, spread across Central London’s core sub-markets. Alexander has...