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Samantha Kempe is the Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at IMMO. She has c.20 years of real estate experience across private equity and corporate finance at Blackstone, PwC and Cushman & Wakefield. Her real estate acumen focuses on capital raising, acquisitions, portfolio management and the execution of both value-add asset management and workout strategies of direct real estate, and real es...

Ryan Prince established Realstar's UK operation in 2002 and since this time the company has acquired and developed over £3B of assets, including a portfolio of 73 Holiday Inn hotels comprising of 13,000 rooms, over 6,000 rental residential and student accommodation assets and a national portfolio of primary healthcare centres. Most recently the company has created UNCLE - a new kind of rental hous...

Iyngaran joined Clear Sky in late 2023 and serves as Head of Europe. He has 15 years of experience in both equity and structured finance across traditional and operational real estate. Prior to joining Clear Sky Capital, Iyngaran deployed over $3B worth of capital across Europe, APAC and US at prior firm, Macquarie Principal Finance. Previous to that, he was an Associate at Greenhill & Co and qual...

Guy co-founded HSPG in 2015 to provide high-quality accommodation for vulnerable people. As CEO, he leads fundraising and acquisitions, overseeing over £500m in investments in UK affordable housing. With a background as a Sales Analyst at RBS and launching Europe's first digital property crowdfunding platform, Guy is a passionate entrepreneur focused on ventures with social impact. He holds a BSc...

Max Bassadone is a Gibraltarian, but is of Italian and Austrian heritage. Prior to co-founding Tokoro, he obtained his investment experience at Brockton Everlast, Brockton Capital, Nuveen (formerly named TH Real Estate and TIAA) and Colliers International. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor. I sat down with Max to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How...

Richard Pearce is the Founder of TCN, a leader in transforming buildings and communities into thriving spaces. Starting with a £185k loan, he built a business with 30 employees, £8m turnover, and a £120m portfolio. Over 20 years, he has led regeneration projects across the UK, including ventures with the BBC in White City and Bath Council to drive economic growth and job creation. A pioneer in the...

This week on the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ we're taking a slightly different approach…   We're heading to Paradise – a brand new development by Bywater Properties & Sumitomo Forestry in SE11, Lambeth. This best-in-class mass timber office project spans 63,000 sq. ft. of sustainable workspace, is designed to lock away the equivalent of 60 years of tenant operating emissions, and is set to be...

Bella joined Greystar in 2014 as one of the first members of the new European business, where she was engaged with the platform's growth across the region. Today, she is responsible for asset execution across student and multifamily properties and leads the company's Asset Management and Operations teams in Europe. Prior to Greystar, she worked in the residential real estate sector covering servic...

This week I sit down with Adam Goldin, Head of UK at CC Land, the Hong Kong-listed real estate powerhouse. Adam oversees some of London's most iconic real estate, including the Leadenhall Building (famously known as the Cheesegrater) and the Whiteley. Adam brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including Head of UK Investment at Resolution Property and eight years at Delancey, wher...

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 discus...

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 deliv...

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 br...

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 oversigh...

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...

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...

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 investmen...

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...

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 c...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 al...

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 c...

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...

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 Rabob...