Accelerating Careers in Real Estate
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Nick Carman is Partnership Director at Macdonald and Company. In this podcast, he explores a theory he has built after 15 years in recruiting in real estate, interviewing more than 1000 industry professionals. We ALL, when we enter our chosen career, accelerate; we learn and develop quickly… but this period of acceleration eventually slows and we reach a period of consolidation. But what if, during this period of consolidation, we could unlock something that would allow us to regain the same pace of acceleration we first experienced and continue to grow? Nick talks with industry experts to find out.
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Ep 103 - Morwenna Hall, The Power of a Great Boss, COO Related Argent ESPRESSO
April 24, 2024 13:29 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSo time to grab that coffee, two more stops on the tube or however else you choose to spend the next 15 minutes as I wind back the clock and revisit my conversation with Morwenna Hall, COO of Related Argent from mid 2020. Morwenna delivered one of the most eye-catching elements of the award-winning Kings Cross scheme Coal Drops Yard with just 12 months development management experience under her belt rising through the ranks in the business to become their COO at the time of our recording. S...
Ep 102 - Tom Redmayne, MD & Head of Europe at Industrious
April 17, 2024 15:04 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis evening, I am joined by Tom Redmayne, Managing Director & Head of Europe at Industrious. Industrious began its journey as a co-working, flex office operator in 2013 opening its doors in Chicago and today it has 160 locations globally. Whilst flex is very much a fresh concept in real estate, it is almost a homecoming for Tom to return to real assets after leaving Cushmans in 2015 he joined one of the pioneers of the proptech boom Wired Score spending 8 years with the business in the UK, ...
Ep 101 - Roger Madelin CBE - Secrets of succeeding together ESPRESSO version
April 10, 2024 14:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBI got to sit down with Roger Madelin CBE in 2020 as only my second episode of the series, overlooking Argent's Kings Cross scheme from the studio we had a lot of laughs. Some know him as an engineer, an avid pilot, someone with an incredible power to bring people on a journey but most of all the biggest name in Urban Regeneration. I have distilled some of my favourite parts of the discussion but make sure you revisit the full episode as this will only whet your appetite. Roger Madelin emph...
Episode 100 - Jonathan Emery, finding harmony whilst leading a $10bn Real Estate business
April 03, 2024 10:07 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate, Nick Carman is joined by the remarkable Jonathan Emery, the CEO of Aldar Development. Jonathan shares his fascinating journey from grammar school to leading the largest and most diversified real estate development company in the Middle East, Aldar Development. He opens up about his early influences, career risks, and the serendipitous moments that shaped his path. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.lin...
Episode 99 - Marc Vlessing, What do cities need? ESPRESSO VERSION
March 20, 2024 17:58 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMarc was our very first guest on the ACRE podcast, so it seems fitting he closes out our first century of episodes. This is a highlight reel of our conversation back in early 2020. You can listen to the first episode by clicking this link: https://shows.acast.com/accelerating/episodes/1 Mark Vlessing discusses the importance of affordable housing in cities, Mark's unique career journey, the founding of Pocket Living, and key insights for entrepreneurs and individuals looking to stand out in...
Episode 98 - Freddie FForde, The disruptor mindset
March 06, 2024 15:05 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBThis evening, I am joined by Freddie Fforde, Founder of Patch, Commuter Co-Working Clubs and chief proponent of the working near home era. A former management consultant he has landed in real estate intent on solving one of the biggest challenges affecting real estate – what do we need from an office? You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. Key...
Episode 97 - Emma Fletcher, find a role where your passions and job collide
February 21, 2024 14:24 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBThis evening, Emma Fletcher, Low Energy Homes Director for Octopus Energy, joins me. Emma began her career in real estate advisory with Bidwells, before moving to a big name in regional housebuilding Hill Group. So how is it that she now finds herself at the cutting edge of policy and sustainability of our utilities? Emma has had a diverse and impactful career journey, from real estate development to agri-tech projects, housing associations, and now into the energy and utilities sector. He...
Episode 96 - Charlie Baxter, Scaling, Closing and Reinventing but never giving up
February 07, 2024 17:39 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBThis evening, I sat with Charlie Baxter, Founder of new venture Moffat Baxter. He shares his journey in real estate, as former Managing Director and Co-Founder of Alchemi Group a big name in design-led residential development in central London. Despite building this business over 20 years, including managing a portfolio worth £1.4bn, someone has closed this business. We catch him now at the precipice of starting a whole new venture focused on Sustainability benefitting from his early efforts...
Episode 95 - Michael Morris, Chief Executive at Picton
January 24, 2024 11:49 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBThis evening, I am joined by Michael Morris, CEO of Picton, a commercial UK REIT with more than £750 million diversified UK commercial property portfolio, invested across 49 assets and with around 400 occupiers. A REIT who have outperformed MSCI since their launch. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. The key chapters in our conversation: 1...
Episode 94 - Nick Hayes, When you know its time for the next chapter
January 10, 2024 13:17 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBThis evening, I am joined by Nick Hayes, Co-Founder and MD of RG Real Estate. Nick joins RG a main contractor with an established track record as construction partner to the living sector, but who now wish to be both developer and delivery partner. Prior to joining RG group Nick led the development, investment and asset management of the Unite portfolio as their Property Director, a portfolio, home for 70,000 students in the UK. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https...
Episode 93 - Richard Servidei and Matt Neal Co-Founders of AREA
December 28, 2023 09:07 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBThis evening, I am joined by not one but two guests: Matthew Neal and Richard Servidei founders of Alternative Real Estate Advisors (AREA). A leading independent firm of commercial real estate advisors specialising in the alternative property sectors. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. Key takeaways from the combined conversation between Ni...
Episode 92 - Matt Walker, CEO Student Housing, Mapletree Investment
December 13, 2023 14:20 - 43 minutes - 79 MBThis evening, I am joined by Matt Walker, CEO for Student Housing UK Portfolio on behalf of Singaporean Global Asset Manager Mapletree. Matt originally from Oklahoma, has risen through the ranks of residential operations in the States, South America and the UK. And we catch him as he is just settling in to his most recent role and employer. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It...
Episode 91 - David Kosky, Co Founder of Work.Life
November 29, 2023 13:49 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBThis evening, I am joined by David Kosky, Co-Founder of Co-Working business Work.Life. Co-Founders David and Elliot started Work.Life in 2015 because they believe everyone should feel happy in their work lives. Now, Work.Life is made up of 15 coworking spaces with 19 projected by the end of the year, and over 6,000 members. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contac...
Episode 90 - Emma Osmundsen, CEO Sixty Bricks
November 15, 2023 15:48 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBThis evening, I am joined by Emma Osmundsen, CEO of Sixty Bricks. Emma was appointed as its Chief Executive in January 2023, having joined Sixty Bricks from Exeter City Living. Raised in Wales with Norwegian roots, Emma has more than 25 years in the construction industry and is one of the leading global voices in the development and delivery of low-energy, healthy and climate resilient homes and buildings. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/gr...
Episode 89 - Paul Clark, Head of European Property, AustralianSuper
November 01, 2023 13:10 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBThis evening, I am joined by Paul Clark, Head of European Property for AustralianSuper. AustralianSuper manages £125bn of assets under management, and has made prolific investments in the UK development including Related Argent’s Kings Cross and British Land’s Canada Water. Prior to joining AustralianSuper Paul was the Chief Investment Officer for The Crown Estate and held the reins for the 8.5bn portfolio of the Church Commissioners. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn gr...
Episode 88 - Emma Cariaga, British Land, CoHead of Canada Water and Head of Residential
October 18, 2023 10:21 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBThis evening, I am joined by Emma Cariaga, from British Land she jointly leads the development of Canada Water, a 53 acre development project in Central London. And has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2019. Previously working for LandSec, Crest Nicholson and Barratt You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn Emma Cariaga's journey in ...
Episode 87 - Tomáš Jurdák, Managing Partner of MiddleCap
October 04, 2023 15:28 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBThis evening I am joined by Tomáš Jurdák, Managing Partner at MiddleCap, a private equity firm that focuses on value-added investments in Europe and the US. Prior to Tomas joining MiddleCap he was the CEO of HB Reavis the noisy upstart to shake up the oligarch in London commercial development. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. The key high...
Episode 86 - Patrick Flaton, Managing Partner Avignon Capital
September 21, 2023 07:09 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBThis evening, I am joined by Patrick Flaton Managing Partner for Avignon Capital, a real estate investment and asset management firm creating and driving opportunities in the European real estate market. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. In the world of real estate, Patrick Flaton, Managing Partner of Avignon Capital, shares invaluable wis...
Episode 85 - Geoff Willetts, COO, LendLease Europe
September 06, 2023 14:54 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBThis evening, I am joined by Geoff Willetts, Chief Operating Officer, Europe at Lendlease. Geoff has had a career seemingly strapped to a rocket that has intertwined several industries not just property and construction, but unique to this podcast Geoff is NOT the person getting the building designed, built or occupied he has had a very different role which I will let him explain…. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Pleas...
Episode 84 - Sunil Gomes, Senior Vice President, Giga Projects Saudi Arabia
August 24, 2023 13:17 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MBThis evening I am joined by Sunil Gomes, Senior Vice President and leader for Giga Projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, former CEO of Dubai’s Gemini Properties and Chief Development Officer for Nakheel’s Palm Jumeriah. Sunil Gomes, a prominent figure in the real estate industry, engages in an illuminating discussion with host Nick Carman. Gomes' exceptional journey unfolds as he shares his experiences from around the world. Gomes emphasizes the significance of cultural nuances when do...
Episode 83 - Darren Gardner, CEO Nido Student
August 09, 2023 11:09 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBNow today I get to interview one of my favourite types of guests, those who have discovered real estate later in life. Darren Gardner less than 10 years ago was an executive for Carphone Warehouse and today he is CEO of Nido a management and operator of Student Accommodation with over 7000 beds across Europe. Darren shares his personal story from life in Africa, getting settled in the UK, rising through the ranks of one of the best-known names on the high street to pivoting and conquering ...
Episode 82 - Sowgol Zarinchang, Managing Director of Way of Life
July 26, 2023 10:43 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBSowgol Zarinchang is the Managing Director of Way of Life, a third-party management platform for the build-to-rent sector, part of the Long Harbour Group. Prior to joining Long Harbour, Sowgol was the Director of Serviced Apartments at JLL where she oversaw operational activities and advised both residential and serviced apartment operators. Sowgol shares her story with the golden thread of the importance of the customer journey. As well as her attitude to taking on new responsibilities an...
Episode 81 - Paul Lloyd, Mount Street Group, CEO
July 12, 2023 13:33 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBThis evening I sat with Paul Lloyd, CEO of the largest 3rd party loan servicer in Europe, Mount Street Group. Paul has a 30-year career in servicing of European debt products. In 1997, Paul launched Morgan Stanley Mortgage Servicing, then Europe’s first CMBS servicer. During the years that past he ran similar departments for Deutsche Bank’s and CBRE. In 2013, together with Ravi Joseph, Paul founded Mount Street, and has been Global Head of Financial & Business Services since inception prior ...
Episode 80 - Introducing our Early Careers Advisory Council
June 28, 2023 13:27 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBSo welcome back to another episode of the ACRE podcast, I am your host Nick Carman but I am joined by not one but 6 guests today for something a little different. It is our 80th Episode! I've worked hard so far on trying to make the most of the platform you the listeners have given me, I've tried to think who and what you want to listen to and how I can share the stories of many of the leaders of the development and investment worlds. BUT inevitably there is a limit to how far I can go on m...
Episode 79 - Sascha Lewin, Chief Executive W.RE
June 14, 2023 16:07 - 42 minutes - 78 MBThis evening I am sat with Sascha Lewin, CEO of W.RE a London-based commercial developer and retrofit enthusiast. With over 20 years of commercial real estate experience Sascha founded W.RE in 2013 with a clear focus on value added investment opportunities. Prior to establishing W.RE Sascha was a partner at Stenham Property. In this real estate PE fund, he managed value-added strategies with a volume in excess of £1.5bn across Germany, USA, Switzerland and the UK. Sascha tells a great story...
Episode 78 - Lisa Gledhill, Managing Director Development, EcoWorld London
May 31, 2023 13:21 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBThis evening I am sat with Lisa Gledhill, Managing Director of Development for Eco World London. Lisa has a career spanning 25 years in development and project management in London and Singapore. Lisa oversees EcoWorld London’s existing portfolio. This includes the developer’s 600m Build to Rent development at Kew Bridge and its partnership with Poplar HARCA on the 20-year-long transformation of Aberfeldy Village, East London. Lisa shares her experiences and thoughts from when she first st...
Episode 77 - David Ainsworth, Chairman, CO-RE
April 26, 2023 15:10 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBThis evening I am sat with David Ainsworth, Executive Chairman of CO-RE London, best known for its focus on high-quality commercial development. Developers for the former ITV studios on the South Bank, Landsdowne House Berkeley Sq and 20 Ropemaker Place. David was one of three founding partners for CO-RE which stands for City Office Real Estate. In our discussion, David opens up about the earliest parts of his career, including feeling out of sorts in the agency world, feeling much more at ...
Episode 76 - Chris Hunt, CoFounder of V7
April 12, 2023 11:05 - 40 minutes - 75 MBThis evening I am sitting with Chris Hunt, Co-Founder of V7. For anyone not familiar, V7 is a commercial property development company specialising in value add projects across the UK. Working solely in the workspace sector. They work with a small number of investors as an operating partner, delivering full investment, asset and development management services. Chris tells a very inspiring story with candour and self-deprecating humour. He shares stories of the power of planning and staying t...
Episode 75 - Third Anniversary
March 29, 2023 14:47 - 13 minutes - 24.3 MBSo the pod has reached its third anniversary, episode number 75 and I take an opportunity to look back at some of the great guests we've had on the show over the last 12 months. Recap the lessons learnt and pearls of wisdom shared by our guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 74 - Giles Pendleton, Executive Director and Proponent of The LINE, NEOM
March 15, 2023 13:03 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MBThis evening I am sat with Giles Pendleton, Executive Director of Development for what has in recent times been the most talked about development in the world. A scheme which is intended to accommodate 9 million people, 170 km long, 500m tall but just 200m wide. It is of course The Line, part of the wider NEOM Masterplan in Saudia Arabia. Giles is no stranger to mega projects so I am very excited to hear what he has learnt about himself and the tools necessary to succeed when the stakes are ...
Episode 73 - Jenny Gardner, Director of Development and Construction, ARC
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBThis evening I wrap up our mini-series of hearing from three leaders in the UK life sciences sector. I am sat with Jenny Gardner, newly appointed Director of Development and Construction for Brookfields life science business ARC. ARC’s portfolio consists of 1.6 million square feet of existing assets and 7 million square feet of development potential across the U.K.’s Golden Triangle and includes Harwell Science and Innovation Campus – a joint venture with the UK Government, alongside wholly ...
Episode 72 - Tom O'Brien, Founder and Managing Director HYM Investments
February 16, 2023 13:14 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MBThis evening I am sat with Tom O’Brien Founding Partner and Managing Director of the HYM Investment Group. In Boston Masachuettes. Prior to HYM, Tom served as a Managing Partner for JPI, a national developer and owner of multifamily communities, and as a Managing Director in Boston and New York for Tishman Speyer. Tom also led the Boston Redevelopment Authority as its Director and Chief of Staff, overseeing the development of over 12 million Square Feet of projects in Boston, from 1994 to 200...
Episode 71 - Chris Mcdermott, VERB, CEO
February 01, 2023 15:26 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBThis evening I am sitting with Chris Mcdermott, CEO of VERB a new brand in commercial development. The latest addition to their highly-successful portfolio of sister companies owned by Cathexis Holdings. VERB was born out of the principle of investment in emerging and high-growth sectors, focusing on hi-tech assets and making a meaningful contribution to de-carbonising the real estate sector. Chris tells the story of a very ambitious driven individual who has won the support of a substantial...
Episode 70 - James Sheppard, Kadans Science Partner, Managing Director UK&I
January 18, 2023 13:52 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MBThis evening I am joined by James Sheppard, Managing Director UK&I for Kadans Science Partners. Kadans is a dutch based life science real estate developer, owned by AXA since Dec 2020. Now I’m very much looking forward to this discussion for two reasons, first: life sciences has been at the forefront of the real estate psyche since the pandemic and seen a huge explosion of new and existing real estate players in the UK launching life science real estate solutions BUT second James is one of m...
Episode 69 - Reverse Mentoring Three
January 04, 2023 12:15 - 31 minutes - 57 MBSo our third and final instalment of our mini-series focused on Reverse Mentoring, I have handed over hosting responsibilities to the newest generation of real estate professionals. They will be interviewing each other on what first got them attracted to the industry, what value they have to offer, what they need from their managers and leaders, what's been their brightest and darkest days so far and what they predict is in store for their careers in the future. In this episode, we hear fro...
Episode 68 - Reverse Mentoring Two
December 21, 2022 11:53 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBSo over the course of the next three episodes, I have handed over hosting responsibilities to the newest generation of real estate professionals. They will be interviewing each other on what first got them attracted to the industry, what value they have to offer, what they need from their managers and leaders, what's been their brightest and darkest days so far and what they predict is in store for their careers in the future. In this episode, we hear from Rebecca Ogunmodede from Clarion Ho...
Episode 67 - Reverse Mentoring One
December 07, 2022 15:32 - 32 minutes - 59 MBSo over the course of the next three episodes, I have handed over hosting responsibilities to the newest generation of real estate professionals. They will be interviewing each other on what first got them attracted to the industry, what value have they to offer, what they need from their managers and leaders, what's been their brightest and darkest days so far and what they predict is in store for their careers in the future. In this episode we hear from Lawrence Owho, Graduate Developmen...
Episode 66 - Luka Vukotic, Development Director Art-Invest Real Estate Management
November 23, 2022 10:04 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBThis evening I am sitting with Luka Vukotic, Development Director at Art Invest Real Estate. Luka is someone who has experienced a meteoric rise in his career and personal development working for several of the biggest and most highly regarded institutions in the UK market: Arup, Lend Lease, Argent before joining German powerhouse Art-Invest on their first foray into London major projects. If you aren’t immediately familiar with ART-Invest, they recently completed one of the largest and fas...
Episode 65 - Rob Deck EVP, Head of Development, Google Development Ventures at Lendlease
November 09, 2022 16:25 - 58 minutes - 106 MBThis evening I am joined by Rob Deck, Executive Vice President and Head of Development, Google Development Ventures at Lendlease. Rob is no stranger to major projects, he has 30 years of experience in some of the world's most significant developments. Having led development teams for Athlete's Village for London 2012, Elephant Park London, Darling Harbour Sydney, Bangaroo South Sydney he is now in Silicon Valley leading the development of a new project in partnership with Google. During our...
Episode 64 - Phillippa Prongue, Managing Director Linkcity
October 26, 2022 12:53 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBThis evening I am sat with Phillippa Prongue, Managing Director of LinkCity UK, responsible for 26 live projects and 4,500 homes. Phillippa was previously COO of an Airspace developer Apex. Earlier in her career, she spent 15 years with Kier Property in their development team and latterly in their corporate development including global M&A dealings. Someone described by one of our sources as "naturally goal-orientated and incredible at bringing people with her on the journey". Linkedin Gro...
Episode 63 - Alastair Skinner, MD Hargreaves Group of Companies
October 12, 2022 13:41 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBThis evening I am sat with Alastair Skinner, Managing Director of The Hargreaves Group of Companies. The group holds over 2.5m sqft of commercial property plus 100 homes and is a private investment and development company focused in the south east. Alastair has built a career in asset and investment management often for private businesses and I am very much looking forward to hear how these entrepreneurs have shaped Alastair’s earlier career and outlook on what's in store for him in the futu...
Episode 62 - Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, Co-Founder, dRMM
September 28, 2022 13:58 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MBThis evening I am sat with Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, founding director of Stirling Prize-winning architecture practice dRMM, alongside Alex, Philip and latterly joined by Jonas, Judith and Saskia. Sadie’s involved in a number of advisory roles including chairing the Independent Design Panel for High Speed Two, and a series of accolades including but not limited to being the youngest ever president of the Architectural Association, New Londoner of the Year by the NLA in 2017, Female Archite...
Episode 61 - Uwe Hellendahl, Co-Founder of COLCAP
September 14, 2022 12:28 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBThis evening I am once more on my globe-trotting travels, looking to test our theory of accelerating careers in new markets. Today I am talking to Uwe Hellendahl, based in Dusseldorf and he is one of the co-founders of COLCAP independent investment boutique and a pioneer in sustainable real estate investments. COLCAP took over the real estate activities of the Duxton Group in Germany in 2019. Uwe shares his career with us filled with unique personalities, opportunities, and pitfalls made all...
Episode 60 - Katherine Russell, John Lewis Partnership, Head of Build to Rent
August 31, 2022 14:21 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Katherine Russell, former Head of Property for John Lewis Partnership and now Head of Build to Rent the retailer's gargantuan efforts to build 10,000 homes across their portfolio. Katherine was described as someone who put the people before the properties and we dug into this mentality and her career from the lows of redundancy to securing her first role on the client side to moving through the traditional ranks of management and having the ambition and confid...
Episode 59 - John Kenny, Executive VP of Operations for Realstar
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, I am sat with John Kenny, Executive Vice President of Operations for RealStar. John has built a career in operational assets, such as flex office space, student accommodation, or most recently, rent. Realstar’s UK residential portfolio is £1.5bn and over 3,500 apartments across 16 properties of which 11 are operated under its UNCLE brand. It is part of the Real Star Group, a Canadian investment and operator with total assets of $9bn. John has never stood still and always ...
Episode 58 - Richard Bourne, Managing Director, Martins Property
August 03, 2022 11:30 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBThis evening I am sat with Richard Bourne, Managing Director of Martin’s Property a mixed use £350m private PropCo focused in London and the SE. Richard has established a career in development whether for private family offices or listed plc development companies and shares the highs and the "booms" of his career so far. To read more of Richard's charity Abling, please go to ablinguk.com Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319 Contact details [email protected]...
Episode 57 - Cedric Bucher
July 20, 2022 16:05 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MBThis evening I am sat with Cedric Bucher, CEO of Hearthstone Investments a real estate investment manager 100% focused on UK suburban private rented housing or as the US call it Single Family. Cedric is not a real estate native, he was born in Switzerland began his career in Switzerland with Mckinsey and worked within in multi-asset investment and finance for Barclays Wealth and Architas to name just a few. So I am curious how he settled on this last venture leading a business investment bus...
Episode - 56 Tom Pocock
July 06, 2022 18:53 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBThis evening I am sitting with Tom Pocock, Central London MD for Berkeley Group St Edward, Tom has spent 17 out of his 18-year career inside the Berkeley Group beginning as a land graduate to a series of MD designate titles including for West London at just 30 followed by MD of its strategic land business in Central and West London and now MD of Berkeley’s St Edward Central London. I’m always fascinated by those who can create opportunities for themselves in a single business and I’m very mu...
Episode 55 - Helen Martin, Managing Director
June 09, 2022 19:57 - 48 minutes - 88 MBIn this episode, I get to sit down with Helen Martin, a seasoned leader in construction and development, who is now MD of the central region of Wates Construction. A former engineer, Helen has built a career on the fundamentals of honesty, direct communication and ultimately not allowing external forces to dictate her path. In the episode, Helen describes her path from engineer to contractor, turned developer and leader of Skanska's development company to returning to contracting in 2021. ...
Episode 54 - Chris Davies, CEO Uncommon
May 25, 2022 14:05 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, I get to interview Chris Davies, CEO of Uncommon a flex office provider with 7 buildings owned and operated by Uncommon. Chris is a self-confessed non-conformist in real estate and has led an incredible career over a steep trajectory to running a portfolio of 250k sq/ft worth £350m. Chris shared his thoughts on his own career and answered the questions of our audience on the topics of mentoring, where to find help and how he assesses risks vs opportunities. Oh did I mention ...