Algarrobo, Andalusia, Spain
Results-driven, accomplished, multi-lingual business leader, with 25+ years’ experience in Europe, restructuring and driving business transformation and occupier-led growth across the real estate sector. A dedicated and dynamic leader, with a proven track record of operational excellence and creating measurable value. Extensive experience spanning transactions, asset management, development, leadership and international commercial property in investment funds and for the worlds leading e-commerce and technology company. - Builds trusted relationships in complex environments; diligently works across boundaries, navigates cultural nuances, engages and manages stakeholders and builds high-performing international teams. - Enables change and navigates market volatility; directs Fund Management Turnaround Leadership and crisis management in turbulent times of cycle downturns, restructures and adapts to cost controls with efficiency gains. - Delivers short and long-term revenue growth; evaluates assets and sets a framework for strategic land acquisition and development, achieving deployment of €1BN capital investment and 1000+ letting deals. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Leadership • European Commercial Real Estate • People & High-Performance Team Management • Strategic Asset Management & Turnaround • Occupier led growth • Strategic land development • Investment Management • Fund Management • Crisis Management • Litigation Management • Operational Management Passionate about real estate, creating and driving value and working in an international culture. Thank you for your interest in my profile. To discuss opportunities or for networking please connect with me here on LinkedIn.
Leading the real estate asset management team across Belgium, France, Italy and Spain on the existing Amazon portfolio of sites for first, middle and last mile operations.
Responsible for the EU Real Estate Strategy for Amazon, special projects and process improvements.
Responsible for leading the team for BTS and self developments of Amazons fulfilment and sortation centres across France, Spain and Italy.
Independent European Commercial real estate and fund advisory service. Strategic advisory to an Australian fund manager on the establishment of a European commercial property fund.
Executive Director, Head of Asset Management Europe Led strategic asset management for €6BN portfolio across 15 countries with 150+ assets of 1.5sqm across office, retail, industrial logistics and hotel sectors. Reporting to CEO, member of Management Team, leading team of 60. - Drove efficiency and productivity; implemented reorganisation and integration of the European Asset management platform; restructured and integrated European team rand realigned responsibilities. - Generated additional €1.5M revenue annually; created an in-house redevelopment expertise and identified untapped value-add asset potential. - Delivered successful litigation worth £3M; actioned and directed process against developer for façade defects. Head of Asset Management Europe Apr 2014 – Nov 2018 - Increased fund performance across the region; improved portfolio occupancy improvements from 88% to 96%. - Spearheaded the delivery of €25M in incremental rental income; drove increased capital values and fund returns, and increased fund performance across the region. Head of Southwest Europe Jan 2013 – Apr 2014 - Reorganised French & Spanish businesses; directed asset & investment teams to deliver objectives and returns. Head of France Sep 2012 – Dec 2012 - Improved Paris office development letting from 25% to 90% occupancy; delivered Letting Turnaround Strategy.
Head of Property Mar 2005 – Mar 2012 Established France operation, with full oversight of capital deployment, asset and fund management, business development and corporate responsibility. Reporting to Head of Europe, leading Paris property team of 10. - Drove significant growth over eleven years; set strategic direction and supporting infrastructure with €1BN+ total transaction record in France. - Resurrected fund during the 2007-2010 crisis; through expert debt management and renegotiation, sales, restructuring, investor relationships, and downside protection of returns. Senior Portfolio Manager Jan 2002 – Mar 2005 Managed internal/external asset managers for three funds in 10 Paris office buildings, plus logistics and acquisitions. Asset Manager May 2001 – Dec 2001 Lettings, renewals and refurbishment for a multi-tenant Paris office portfolio. Quarterly reports to the Fund Board.
International Liaison & Investment Consultant Directed the valuations for residential, investment brokerage logistics and office.