GRI Beds Europe 2024

Andrew has over 25 years experience in property development and finance. He has close relationships with the banks, private equity, opportunistic and sovereign wealth funds, and sets up joint ventures between funders, developers and local authorities to fund real estate development and residential projects. At Cortland Partners, Andrew is currently seeking to invest £4bn to roll out Cortland's 10,000unit build to rent programme across the UK.

Cristina García-Peri is Senior Partner and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for the Azora Group. Prior to joining Azora in 2011, she worked for 16 years in the investment- banking sector at both Merrill Lynch (2 years) and JP Morgan (14 years), where she held various positions across M&A and Equity Capital Markets, and for 10 year, she was Managing Director responsible for Corporate Equity Derivatives for EMEA as well as Equity Capital Markets for Spain and Portugal. Cristina holds a bachelor degree in Economics from ICADE (Spain) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (USA). Cristina is Board Member at Bankinter, a Spanish IBEX 35 banking institution, where she Chairs the Nominations and Sustainability Committee.

Elle Xu joined Lendlease in September 2023. Previously, she was the Investment Director at Qatari Diar Europe. In her role at QD, Elle has been responsible for originating new investment opportunities, structuring JVs, and raising debt finance for QD’s existing projects in Europe. Elle has over 15 years of experience in real estate and investment banking. Elle is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a Msc in Investment Management from Cass Business School.

Lee Coward serves as VP, Investments Europe at Oxford Properties Group, a leading global real estate investment and development company. Based in the UK, he oversees European investment strategies and portfolio management for the firm's diverse real estate holdings. With expertise in commercial real estate markets across Europe, Coward plays a key role in identifying and executing strategic investment opportunities. His position involves managing complex transactions, conducting market analysis, and driving value creation initiatives across Oxford Properties' European operations. His professional focus encompasses various asset classes including office, retail, and mixed-use developments throughout major European markets.

Marcus joined M&G Real Estate in June 2022 to lead the European Living strategy. Marcus brings over 15 years of Pan-European residential real estate experience to M&G Real Estate and has managed more than €8bn of residential real estate in various European countries. Prior to joining M&G Real Estate, he served as Head of Residential Asset Management at Round Hill Capital (RHC). Marcus was responsible for working together with stakeholders across its residential businesses to ensure that RHC took a consistent, high-quality approach to the active management of its residential businesses. Prior to that he served as Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Deutsche Wohnen.

Mike is Head of UK, overseeing all UK business operations, having previously held the position of Head of Asset Management for Europe excluding Ireland. Mike joined Kennedy Wilson Europe in October 2015 and brings over twenty years' experience in the property and investment industry. Prior to Kennedy Wilson Europe, Mike worked at The Blackstone Group for ten years, where he was a Managing Director in the Real Estate Group, and latterly he led the management of its pan-European logistics business (Logicor) as well as its office portfolio. Prior to Blackstone, Mike was at Deloitte. Mike is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.

Sourcing and execution of residential investments for Heimstaden in Germany, Central Europe, France and Finland. Formerly responsible for residential investments in Europe at Round Hill Capital. Prior to this, he was an investment banker in the Goldman Sachs’ European real estate team in London. Stan holds a master’s degree in Finance and Business Strategy from Sciences Po University in Paris.

Line is a Senior Director within the CBRE IM - Indirect team. Based in Amsterdam, she is responsible for performance, strategy, and investment decision making of European focused portfolios. Line is also a member of the investment team with a special focus on residential and alternative living sectors. She is responsible for sourcing, undertaking due diligence and executing new investment opportunities in the region, as well as investment monitoring and disposal.

Andrew has over 25 years experience in property development and finance. He has close relationships with the banks, private equity, opportunistic and sovereign wealth funds, and sets up joint ventures between funders, developers and local authorities to fund real estate development and residential projects. At Cortland Partners, Andrew is currently seeking to invest £4bn to roll out Cortland's 10,000unit build to rent programme across the UK.

Randeesh co-founded Precede Capital in 2021 as a portfolio company of Towerbrook Capital Partners. In 2022 the Company received a commitment of £1bn of new capital from QuadReal, who also acquired an equity stake in Precede. Prior to founding Precede, Randeesh was the Co-Founder and former CEO of Urban Exposure Plc (LON: UEX), building the company over nearly two decades into the UK’s leading residential development financer and extending over £1.7bn in development finance and £3bn in real estate finance overall. In 2018 Randeesh led the company to a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange AIM market.

Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.

Responsible for managing, originating, analysing and executing new investment opportunities, alongside asset managing the existing portfolio, focussing on the European market. Over ten years’ experience in the hospitality sector working for various luxury brands globally, with a focus on the real estate industry for the past six years. MSc Real Estate, Cass Business School / BSc International Hospitality Management, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

Antón de la Rica serves as Co-CEO of Líbere Hospitality, a leading Spanish operator specializing in tech-enabled short and medium-term accommodation. He plays a pivotal role in the company's strategic expansion across Spain and into key European markets including Portugal, Italy, Greece, and the UK. With prior experience as Investment Director at abba Hoteles, de la Rica champions Líbere's innovative "asset-light" model, combining hotel comfort with vacation rental flexibility through advanced digitalization and efficient asset management. He is instrumental in driving the company's growth, targeting €100 million in revenue by 2026, and delivering high-quality, digitally enhanced guest experiences.

Bernardo Lazcano serves as Managing Director of ActivumSG UK Advisors Limited, a specialized financial advisory firm. Based in Spain, he brings extensive expertise in international investment management and cross-border financial solutions. Lazcano leads strategic initiatives focused on connecting European and Latin American markets, leveraging his deep understanding of both regions' financial landscapes. His leadership at ActivumSG emphasizes innovative advisory services for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. With a proven track record in asset management and corporate finance, he has established himself as a key figure in international financial advisory services.

David Kellett is a Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments, Europe at Invesco Real Estate. Joining Invesco in 2018, he leads investments across alternative real estate sub-sectors, including hotels and residential. With over 23 years of transaction experience, primarily in real estate, hospitality, and leisure, David previously held senior roles at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), including Head of Investor Relations and Head of Development in Europe. His career also encompasses investment banking at JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch. David, an Oxford University Chemistry graduate, is crucial in identifying and executing strategic investment opportunities for the firm.

Jose is leading the international growth for Smartrental. We are a group of hospitality and living brands leading the spanish market for hospitality (hostel, hotels, serviced apartments) and living (coliving, senior and student housing). Currently, we operate +4.000 beds. He has also undertaken several business projects in the hospitality area. International MBA and Real Estate program at Instituto de Empresa business school in Madrid.

Ryan is CIO and Head of Europe of Trinity Investments. Mr. Donn is responsible for leading Trinity’s transactional activity, including due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Donn worked for Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc., Lehman Brothers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a former instructor of New York University’s graduate hospitality program.

With 18 years at JLL, she has built extensive expertise across multiple real estate sectors and European markets. Her career includes serving as Senior Director in EMEA Office Capital Markets and experience with the German Shopping Centre Investment team in Frankfurt. Gemma advises on complex asset sales and portfolios across Europe, including the recent CDC portfolio sale in France, and serves as lead advisor to multifamily investors throughout Europe.

Aziz Francis is the founder of Brook Lane Capital, an Investment and Asset Management platform focusing on real estate, credit and special situations with more than €1.7Bn of gross assets under management. Previously to Brook Lane Capital, Aziz was a partner at Spinnaker Capital in charge of European EM distressed and special situations. Aziz started his career at Morgan Stanley in the principal investments team in London. He studied at HEC in Paris

Javier Beltrán de Miguel is the CEO and Founder of CG Capital Europe, an independent European investment bank specializing in real estate and infrastructure, primarily in Southern Europe. He boasts approximately 25 years of experience in investment banking, real estate, and capital markets across Spain, Portugal, and other European jurisdictions. Before establishing CG Capital Europe, Mr. Beltrán de Miguel served as Managing Director of the Carlton Group for Europe and Managing Director of investment banking at UniCredit Spain & Portugal. His extensive career also includes tenures at Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, and UBS. Throughout his career, he has successfully completed transactions exceeding 25,000 million euros in value across Iberia and the broader European market. He holds a PDG Master's degree from IESE Business School and a degree in Business Administration and Management from CUNEF.

Jill is currently building True North Management, a next-gen real estate platform creating a better way of living for today, tomorrow and the day after. Prior to that, Jill was the Chief Investment Officer at The Collective and was a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Prior to The Collective, she worked as Investment Director for Greystar Europe, where she sourced and managed a £1bn + student housing portfolio, and also in charge of the company’s Asia growth strategy and investor relationships. Jill received her Bachelor of Economics from Peking University, China and MBA from Harvard Business School, United States.

John joined Invesco Real Estate (IRE) in April 2013 and is responsible for spearheading the expansion of the firm’s European residential expertise and investments in Europe. With over 26 years’ experience in the industry, John spent 12 years at Grosvenor, where he was the head of residential strategy, and at Aberdeen Property Investors as director of residential fund management. In these roles, John has raised, invested and managed c.£200m in two residential funds on behalf of UK and European institutional investors. He also has experience with the student and serviced apartment sectors. John’s extensive experience covers transactions, developments, valuations as well as asset and property management.

Laurent Diot is CEO of HARVESTATE Asset Management. He was previously the CFO of NEXITY, leading French developer, from 2008 to early 2014. He has served as Vice President of NEXITY in charge of international operations and CEO of NEXITY International (2002-2007) and as Vice President, Business Development of NEXITY (2000-2002) in charge of mergers and acquisitions. Before joining the CGIS (Compagnie Générale d'Immobilier et de Services) in the Vivendi group as Director of Audit and Strategy (1996-2000), he served as project manager at the Compagnie des Eaux et de l'Ozone (Générale des Eaux Group). He holds a degree from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (H.E.C.).

Rossitsa is a managing director in Real Estate Investing within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she is responsible for the origination and execution of new investments for the Real Estate Credit Partners program in Europe. Rossitsa earned a Masters degree in Management and Corporate Finance from ESSEC Business School in Paris in 2010.

Brian Betel serves as Head of Direct Transactions at ActivumSG UK Advisors Limited, where he leads strategic investment initiatives and transaction execution. With extensive experience in private equity and direct investment management, Betel specializes in identifying and structuring complex financial transactions across diverse sectors. His expertise encompasses deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, contributing to ActivumSG's growth as a prominent investment advisory firm. Betel brings deep knowledge of European markets and cross-border transactions, positioning him as a key leader in the firm's direct investment strategy and client advisory services.

Daniel Hermann serves as Chief Growth Officer at Limehome GmbH, a leading European digital hospitality company specializing in extended-stay apartments. With extensive experience in growth strategy and digital transformation within the hospitality and tech sectors, Hermann plays a pivotal role in driving Limehome's international expansion across European markets. He focuses on scaling the company's innovative apartment-hotel concept, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize customer acquisition and retention. Under his leadership, Limehome has strengthened its position as a disruptor in the traditional hospitality industry, offering fully digitized, design-forward accommodations that cater to modern travelers and remote workers seeking flexible, long-term stays.

More than 15 years of experience, across geographies and cultures, in communications, marketing strategies and business development at a global level with exposure to a various sectors and industries, in start-up businesses, SME enterprises, at governmental and consulting offices and in International Companies. Extensive public speaking experience and relationship management skills with natural influencing instincts and proven risks assessment capabilities. A methodological strategic planner with abilities to employ structured tactics in private and public sectors in complex ecosystem and fast pacing market. Innovative and entrepreneurial business personality.

Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.

LifeX is a modern residential operator and technology platform. We design, let and operate studios to spacious co-livings in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Munich and Paris. We believe that finding the perfect home should be a quick and hassle-free experience. Whether you are moving in from abroad or just down the street, with LifeX you can arrive with just your suitcase and settle in right away.

Marta has 13 years’ experience in PERE, having developed her career on the buy-side specialising in acquisitions, restructuring and turnaround of operational real-estate backed platforms. Her background has covered different verticals within operational real estate, namely prime retail outlets, senior living, hospitality and healthcare, always within opportunistic or special situation structures. Prior to her career in Private Equity, Marta graduated as a MSc Civil Engineer at Universidad Politecnica in Spain. Marta is Head of Expansion at Gravity Co, in charge of implementing Gravity Co’s expansion plans from a real estate deal and capital markets perspective.

Real Estate professional & RICS member with a background in Coworking, Coliving, and Hospitality. Leading Bob W’s expansion across Europe, one of the fastest-growing, tech-enabled serviced apartment operators for 1–90 day stays. Bob W operates in 16 countries across Europe, with more than 4,500 apartments either in operation or development. We are the only carbon-neutral hospitality operator. We sign Master Leases and Management Agreements and work with investors and developers to secure funding and develop assets ranging from 25 to 200 apartments in core European markets. Backed by some of Europe’s top VC firms and UHNW family offices. Through our joint venture with OCIM, we have multiple capital partners to acquire, invest in, and develop hotel real estate across Europe.

Shamez Alibhai is Head of Community Housing and Managing Director. He leads a team that aims to provide viable housing investments that deliver significant social and environmental benefits to communities.

John Dunkerley, founding partner and Chief Executive Officer of Apache Capital Partners, has 30 years experience in property and investment management. John is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and for a period of 12 years, John worked for Jones Lang Wootton and Fletcher King, specialising in UK wide investment before building London & Capital's expanding property division. In 2008, together with Richard Jackson, John established Apache Capital Partners, a business that is structured to take advantage of the current market conditions, specialising in investing on behalf of Middle Eastern investors into the UK. Apache Capital now manages in excess of £500m of assets with a pipeline which takes AUM to £1.4bn.

Pranav joined Lodha in 2007 and co-leads Lodha’s UK business. Pranav has held numerous roles within Lodha and led the expansion into London in 2013. Prior to joining Lodha, he worked with McKinsey's Toronto office, advising clients across a range of industries. In a previous life, he developed enterprise software in silicon valley. Pranav obtained an MS in Management from Stanford University and has a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi.

Tom Brown is Managing Director of Ingenious Real Estate. He joined as head of property lending in 2016 following a 27 year career at RBS and was promoted to the Ingenious board during 2018. Tom now oversees a team of 11 and an asset backed loan book of £300m deployed across development and bridging. He is also responsible for a number of joint venture equity investments. Tom has been involved in the financing of real estate for over 20 years and has through the cycle experience across a number of asset classes.

Rob Waterhouse is the Transactions Director at GSA Group, a leading global student accommodation provider, where he is part of the senior management within the Real Estate & Investment Management division. A chartered management accountant, Rob brings over 15 years of experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, with six years at GSA. His expertise includes corporate and real estate transactions across various European markets, focusing on joint venture establishment, new market entry, debt raising, and corporate acquisitions. He is instrumental in the expansion of GSA's portfolio.

Antonio Marin-Bataller serves as the Head of Investment Management Living at Patrizia Immobilien AG. In this role, he is instrumental in driving Patrizia's strategy across the European living sector. He has notably highlighted the strengthening of Patrizia's Pan-European presence and its Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) portfolio through significant investments, such as the €70 million entry into the Italian student housing market in Turin. Marin-Bataller also focuses on identifying best-in-class partners for strategic ventures, contributing to the firm's growth and market recovery efforts.

Growing our footprint in the PBSA sector in Spain and beyond.

Ms. Stamate-Rocha joined Patron in 2011, with responsibilities in deal sourcing, execution, structuring, financing, due diligence and asset management of healthcare related investment opportunities. Irina was involved in the investments of Gracewell Healthcare, Badby Park and Hamberley Development. Prior to joining Patron, she worked in investment banking at Rothschild, Macquarie Capital Advisers and Fortis Bank (Brussels). Her experience includes the origination and execution of transactions for private equity and infrastructure funds. She holds a Masters in Finance degree from Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School and a Bachelor in Economics from the Academy of Economics, Bucharest. Fluent in English, Romanian, French and Spanish.

Justin is an experienced C-Suite executive with a demonstrable track record of developing, delivering and executing on strategic direction; establishing, leading and motivating executive teams to advance employee engagement and develop a high performance culture; driving profitability and overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure results consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the business.

Michael Fuller is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Real Estate Group, responsible for Brookfield’s European Core-Plus Fund. He has over 19 years of real estate experience. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2014, Michael served as a Principal at Apollo Global Management's real estate and non-performing loan business in London. Prior to that he was an associate at Citi Property Investors covering a wide range of European real estate transactions and worked for BFD Finance Management in Munich, Germany. Mr. Fuller received an MBA in International Business Administration from European Business School in Germany.

Nadine has more than two decades of advisory and investment experience. She co-founded Zenzic Capital, a leading provider of real estate credit, in 2013 with Tom Lloyd-Jones. Over the past decade, Zenzic has advised on over $1bn of transactions across asset-backed sectors. Zenzic Capital transitioned from being an advisory business to an investment manager over 3 years ago and now provides a range of structured financing solutions to match the needs of borrowers, across the UK and Europe. Investment strategies include opportunistic credit and development finance.

Sourcing and execution of residential investments for Heimstaden in Germany, Central Europe, France and Finland. Formerly responsible for residential investments in Europe at Round Hill Capital. Prior to this, he was an investment banker in the Goldman Sachs’ European real estate team in London. Stan holds a master’s degree in Finance and Business Strategy from Sciences Po University in Paris.

Ed Ellerington is the Founder and CEO of Packaged Living, a leading UK Build to Rent developer and operator he established in 2018. With nearly 20 years of cross-border real estate experience, Ed is a chartered banker who previously served as a director at Grainger Plc. There, he spearheaded investment into the Build to Rent sector and managed German Residential and Retirement Living platforms. Under his leadership, Packaged Living has grown to approximately 6,000 homes across the UK, emphasizing a customer-first, tech-smart, and vertically integrated approach to residential development. He also holds an Executive MBA from Regensburg University.

Marcus joined M&G Real Estate in June 2022 to lead the European Living strategy. Marcus brings over 15 years of Pan-European residential real estate experience to M&G Real Estate and has managed more than €8bn of residential real estate in various European countries. Prior to joining M&G Real Estate, he served as Head of Residential Asset Management at Round Hill Capital (RHC). Marcus was responsible for working together with stakeholders across its residential businesses to ensure that RHC took a consistent, high-quality approach to the active management of its residential businesses. Prior to that he served as Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Deutsche Wohnen.

Paul Stockwell serves as Group Managing Director at Gatehouse Investment Management, a leading UK-based Islamic finance and investment firm. With extensive experience in alternative investments and Sharia-compliant financial products, he oversees the company's strategic operations and growth initiatives. Stockwell brings deep expertise in real estate investment, private equity, and Islamic banking principles. Under his leadership, Gatehouse has expanded its portfolio across residential and commercial property sectors while maintaining strict adherence to Islamic finance standards. His strategic vision has positioned the firm as a prominent player in the UK's Islamic finance market, delivering innovative investment solutions to institutional and retail clients seeking ethical, Sharia-compliant opportunities.

Samantha Kempe is Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of IMMO Capital, a UK-based investment firm specializing in real estate and alternative investments. With extensive experience in financial markets and asset management, she leads the company's investment strategy and portfolio management initiatives. Kempe brings deep expertise in property investment, capital allocation, and risk management to her role. As CIO, she oversees investment decisions and works to deliver strong returns for clients through strategic real estate opportunities across various market sectors.

Marine Guerin is a Director in the Real Estate team at Arrow Global focusing on distressed and special situation investments across Europe and more specifically Hospitality. Based in London, she joined the firm in 2021. Prior to joining Arrow, Marine was a founding member of the UK community housing team at Man Group Global Private Market (now part of Man GLG), focusing on residential investments. Marine began her career at Schroders before moving to the real estate debt investment team at Venn Partner (now owned by ESR) in 2015. Marine graduated from Université Paris II Pantheon Assas with an MSc in banking and a Magister in finance. Marine also holds a degree in applied mathematics for the university of Paris X.

Sanda De Silva serves as Vice President of Sustainable Debt Capital Markets at HSBC Bank, where she specializes in green and sustainable financing solutions. Based in the UK, she plays a key role in developing and executing HSBC's sustainable finance strategy, helping clients transition to low-carbon business models through innovative debt capital market products. Her expertise spans ESG financing, green bonds, and sustainability-linked loans, positioning her as a leader in the rapidly evolving sustainable finance sector. De Silva contributes to HSBC's commitment to supporting clients in achieving net-zero emissions while driving growth in sustainable capital markets across global operations.

Vivienne has over 30 years’ leadership experience in the real estate industry. The former CEO of Revo, Vivienne worked closely with the Govt in relation to the economic impact of Covid-19. Prior to 2020 she was CEO of Soho Housing Association and Soho Ltd, a retail property business & over 20 years in the senior team at the Crown Estate. She is now a consultant, NED and Board advisor and is a well-recognised voice in commercial RE, speaking out on issues as diverse as business rates reform, entrepreneurialism and high street regeneration. As a co-founder of Real Estate Balance, she is passionate about the diversity and inclusion and more broadly about ESG, having been in the vanguard to make this a strategic imperative at the Crown Estate