Leading Voices in Real Estate Neil Slater | CEO of Redevco
Jan 27, 2025
Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco, leads a pan-European real estate investment house with a focus on retail and mixed-use properties. He discusses the transformation of Redevco and the shift from traditional retail to urban mixed-use developments, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement. Slater shares experiences from Japan, where cultural differences shaped leadership strategies. He also advocates for balancing profit with social responsibility, promoting philanthropy in real estate and inspiring new professionals in the industry.
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Post-COVID Vibrancy of European Cities
- Major European cities emerged vibrant post-COVID due to economic strength and urban residential density.
- Adaptive reuse of retail buildings into mixed-use thrives where housing shortages exist.
EV Charging and Politics
- Environmental commitments and demand for EV charging remain strong regardless of political changes.
- Geopolitical factors may impact sustainability progress more than individual political terms.
Transitioning from Global Investor to CEO
- Leading a real estate company allows entrepreneurial asset-level decisions differing from pure global investment roles.
- Pan-European operations require balancing local cultures with global capital flows and growth opportunities.