Piers Cartwright-Taylor

Founder of Sunne Energy Company Ltd and Thornbally

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Director at Sunne Energy Company
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    A renewable energy business focused on delivering commercial rooftop solar for clients enabling them to achieve their Net Zero ambitions faster by leveraging their existing investments in the built environment. We work with landlords, portfolio owners and tenants to secure long-term, low-cost renewable energy. ​

  • Director at Thornbally
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Co-owner of Thornbally, a boutique investment and development agency business with a focus on the alternative sectors including dark kitchens, last mile logistics and self storage.

  • Investment Executive at Wilton Trust
    Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 · 10 mos

    Responsible for sourcing, evaluating and purchasing of industrial investment and development opportunities across the UK, resulting in multiple successful transactions.

  • Investment Manager at Lendlease
    Dec 2016 - Nov 2020 · 4 yrs

    Investment Manager of the Lendlease Retail LP, a retail fund with a value of c.£500m. Responsible for operation of the fund including; oversight of the asset management, accounting, treasury, coordination of fund financial information and data, distributions, statutory accounts and financial statements, auditors, tax, valuation analysis and exit preparation. Lead investor relations program including site tours, quarterly meetings & presentations. Main point of contact for LP and consultant enquiries on fund and investment information. Prepared and presented Board and Non-Executive committee documentation, outlining relevant milestones and issues, Fund strategy, scenario analyses and recommended course of action. Lead on the implementation of ESG benchmarking and Responsible Property Investment strategy for the Fund.

  • Investment Executive at Investre Limited
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for sourcing, evaluating and purchasing of development and investment opportunities across London and South East. Moved investment focus from prime central London residential to mixed use commercial value add. During my time I acquired four opportunities that met with our targeted hurdle rate of 15% IRR with a GDV of c.£50m. Actively promoted the business and grew contact base across all sectors with the aim of improving coverage and access to deal flow. Initiated a targeted approach to improve the market awareness and company profile by networking across broad contact base. • Disposal of two Prime Central London assets with a value of c.£25m.