People Property Place

Richard Saul - Head of Asset Management and Development in the UK at Ivanhoé Cambridge. Ivanhoé Cambridge develops and invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds across dynamic cities around the world. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the company holds interests in 1,500 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. As of 31st December 2022 Ivanhoé Cambridge held $77 billion CAD worth of Real Estate. Richard is responsible for driving value across Ivanhoe Cambridges UK portfolio. He has previously held roles at Lendlease, HB Reavis and CIT. I sat down with Richard to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Skill stacking Different real estate business models What is a “Green IRR” Working with JV / Operating partners Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Richard would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.   Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube  from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?  

Nneka Ejindu- Senior Asset Manager - LaSalle Investment Management. Nneka was responsible for the proactive asset management and asset transformation of business space (primarily offices and industrial) assets in the London & South East of England. As well as driving results across various portfolios she manages she is passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I sat down with Nneka to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into real estate Disappointing her family with her career choice Early career moves Reverse mentorship Changes in the industry Asset management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Nneka would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne.

Oliver Knight - Head of Workplace at Landsec. Landsec build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. They are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a £10.2bn portfolio spanning retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Oli is responsible for the Strategy, Product, Leasing, Investment Management, Flexible Offices and Marketing across their Office and B2B real estate portfolio. He was shortlisted for the British Council of Offices Rising Star Award (2017) and the Property Week Young Personality of the Year (2018). I sat down with Oli to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: The role of the office in talent acquisition & retention Office productisation Building certification Sustainability Super prime offices & submarkets Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Oli would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link in the comments below ??  

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, W. P. Carey is one of the largest diversified net lease REITs, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in North America and Europe. Karolis worked in banking and has held roles at UBS and Jefferies before moving to WP Carey in 2015. He has responsibility for Sale-Leaseback, Build-to-Suit Finance and Net-Lease Acquisitions across Europe. I sat down with Karolis to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into Real Estate Transitioning from the sell side to the buyside. Backing yourself and making it happen Volatility leads to opportunity Sale-Leaseback Net-Lease Acquisitions Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Karolis would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link below in the comments   

Jessica Piltz - Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets at Fiera Capital. 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 and proactive approach to ESG considerations. I sat down with Jess to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into real estate Green hushing + social hushing Natural Carbon What traits she looks for when hiring The anti-ESG movement Career roles within ESG Her dream ‘to make her role redundant’ Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Jess would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link below in the comments   

V7 is a creative and forward-thinking asset and development management company, passionate about transforming mismanaged office buildings or sites into dynamic, highly sustainable service-led workspaces. Working with partners including institutional funds, family offices, private equity, and individual investors V7 add value to buildings by repositioning them in line with the very latest workplace trends and ESG credentials. Chris set the business up in 2015 alongside his co-founder Zak Veasey having worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Legal & General Investment Management. Chris is responsible for development management and investment day to day, and then V7’s business strategy, new concepts, marketing and growth. I sat down with Chris to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into Real Estate Recto fit Carbon offsetting Building Certification Business model evolution "Fight to quality" and "Hotelification of Offices" Strengths-based leadership Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Chris would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal? Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link in the comments below   

Roebuck is an an institutional grade pan-European real estate logistics investor who identify and create investment strategies across the risk spectrum, including core, core + and value add. Their current portfolio spans 7 countries, with more than 100 assets and a value in excess of €2.6bn. Hugh is a graduate of Cass Business School (now Bayes) and started his career at BNP Paribas – he has since transacted more than €3.25bn within the logistics sector and has key relationships with the key investors, occupiers, developers and lenders in all of Roebucks target markets.   I sat down with Hugh to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Why he set up Roebuck The reality of starting a business Institutionalising the business IOS – Industrial Open Storage Growth plans Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Hugh would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Catch the newest episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast every Thursday.  Who do you want to see on the Podcast? The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. If you're loving what you hear, we kindly ask you to take a moment and show your support by leaving a rating and review for the People Property Place podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Grow Places are a creative and compassionate property developer and development manager who build long term relationships to unlock complex problems found in the built environment, focused on future trends and design excellence.   They bring fairness and compassion to the development process for all stakeholders, combining a growth mindset and approach.   Tom has worked in real estate since 2009, initially as an architect before moving to Stanhope where he spent 10 years working on some incredible schemes as a Development Director and latterly Design Director.   He set Grow Places up in March 2023, along with launching his Podcast, People Grow Places and a foundation called The Grow Foundation.   I sat down with Tom to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Design lead development Different stages of the development cycle Why he set up Grow Places Developer business models The Grow Foundation + Impact Turning an idea into reality Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Tom would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.   Catch the newest episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast every Thursday.  Who do you want to see on the Podcast?    The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne.   If you're loving what you hear, we kindly ask you to take a moment and show your support by leaving a rating and review for the People Property Place podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cadillac Fairview is a globally focused owner, operator, investor, and developer of best-in-class real estate across retail, office, residential, industrial and mixed-use asset classes. Wholly owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, CF manages in excess of $40 billion of assets across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.   In the past couple of years, Cadillac’s landmark European investments have included establishing a €3bn logistics joint venture with Boreal IM, investing into a £1.5bn BTR partnership led by Long Harbour Ltd, and buying into a £700m pound life sciences project - Oxford North and acquiring a stake in Stanhope PLC.   Wajeha is a graduate of both Cornell University and Harvard University – where she studied a Bachelor of Architecture and a Masters in Real Estate Finance. She has held roles at leading real estate institutions such as GIC and Hines, and her work has taken her across the USA and Europe.   I sat down with Wajeha to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into real estate Platform & portfolio deals Forming JV’s Investment Mindset Opportunities in the market Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Wajeha would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal.   Catch the newest episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast every Thursday.  Who do you want to see on the Podcast?    The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne.   If you're loving what you hear, we kindly ask you to take a moment and show your support by leaving a rating and review for the People Property Place podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alpha is a specialist real assets investment manager focused on secure income strategies with over £4 billion of assets under management. They invest in UK and European assets with predictable secure long term cash flows – these investments cover commercial ground rents, UK renewable infrastructure, social real estate and secured lending, combining operational real estate expertise and fixed income skills.   Anne is an experienced fund manager and has worked at Aegon Asset Management, Aviva and Schroders in one guise or another. She studied Land Management and Development at Reading University and is a Chartered Surveyor, and even finds the time to sit on the AREF Corporate Governance Committee.   I sat down with Anne to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into Real Estate NOIR (Not Office, Industrial or Retail) Impact investing Niches within niches Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Anne would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal.   Catch the newest episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast every Thursday.  Who do you want to see on the Podcast?    The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne.   If you're loving what you hear, we kindly ask you to take a moment and show your support by leaving a rating and review for the People Property Place podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️