Accelerating Careers in Real Estate

Sowgol 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 and seizing opportunities that others would shy away from. DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED? Please send voice note questions for our future guests to 07863155400Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Linkedin Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/98173068Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 to becoming CEO of Mount Street Group.In this episode, Paul shares how he began a career in banking, and how he established himself in some of the largest investment banks in the industry. Before setting up his own company and acquiring his former department from one of these major institutions coming full circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So 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 my own – so I asked for some help and these guys answered my cry. I want to introduce you to the founding members of the early careers advisory council for the podcast. These guys will be my north star for the pod and hold me accountable to our pillars to broaden the podcast's reach and be more inspirational and educational.So welcome:Hebe Mottershead-Davies Peter Joaki Lawrence Owho Rebecca Ogunmodede Catalina Chivite Iturrioz Oliver Hardwick If you want to be more involved, or as we discussed ask questions to our future guests please send in your voice notes using whatsapp to 07863-155-400 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 of a non-real estate native; how the entrepreneur flames were lit and how he measures success for the future business. I talk at the head of the episode about how I am looking to build an advisory council for our podcast, if you would like to hear more please get in touch with me on LinkedIn or using my email: ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.comLinkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 started out through to the impression she now hopes to leave on colleagues and teams. Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ainsworth, Chairman of CO-RE London, talks about his early career journey, feeling at home in development, traits of a great developer, and occasional imposter syndrome. He discusses experiences, mentors, challenges, and building credibility in the industry, highlighting the key qualities of a successful development manager in commercial real estate and his journey of reinvention within the sector.

This 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 the course of your plans as well as the importance of professional relationships. No matter if you are a budding entrepreneur or intrapreneur you will benefit from the stories and lessons Chris has to share.Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So 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.

This 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 so large. We talk about a career not held back by geographic boundaries, major projects and the importance of mentors. Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 owned sites – ARC Oxford, ARC Uxbridge, and ARC West London.  Jenny joined from JLL where she was responsible for life sciences project delivery in London but she hails from the US working with the likes of Unibail and Alexandria Real Estate Equities. She shares a story of a medical student, turned real estate professional, working for the global leader in life science real estate on the West Coast of the US before a junction in her career and life creates an opportunity to bring her significant life science experience to the fledging UK market. Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.