This evening, I am joined by Tom Redmayne, Managing Director & Head of Europe at Industrious. Industrious began its journey as a co-working, flex office operator in 2013 opening its doors in Chicago and today it has 160 locations globally. Whilst flex is very much a fresh concept in real estate, it is almost a homecoming for Tom to return to real assets after leaving Cushmans in 2015 he joined one of the pioneers of the proptech boom Wired Score spending 8 years with the business in the UK, ...
Apr 17, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 102
I got to sit down with Roger Madelin CBE in 2020 as only my second episode of the series, overlooking Argent's Kings Cross scheme from the studio we had a lot of laughs. Some know him as an engineer, an avid pilot, someone with an incredible power to bring people on a journey but most of all the biggest name in Urban Regeneration. I have distilled some of my favourite parts of the discussion but make sure you revisit the full episode as this will only whet your appetite. Roger Madelin emphasises...
Apr 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 101
In this episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate, Nick Carman is joined by the remarkable Jonathan Emery, the CEO of Aldar Development. Jonathan shares his fascinating journey from grammar school to leading the largest and most diversified real estate development company in the Middle East, Aldar Development. He opens up about his early influences, career risks, and the serendipitous moments that shaped his path. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin...
Apr 03, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Marc was our very first guest on the ACRE podcast, so it seems fitting he closes out our first century of episodes. This is a highlight reel of our conversation back in early 2020. You can listen to the first episode by clicking this link: https://shows.acast.com/accelerating/episodes/1 Mark Vlessing discusses the importance of affordable housing in cities, Mark's unique career journey, the founding of Pocket Living, and key insights for entrepreneurs and individuals looking to stand out in thei...
Mar 20, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 99
This evening, I am joined by Freddie Fforde, Founder of Patch, Commuter Co-Working Clubs and chief proponent of the working near home era. A former management consultant he has landed in real estate intent on solving one of the biggest challenges affecting real estate – what do we need from an office? You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. Key Takeawa...
Mar 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 98
This evening, Emma Fletcher, Low Energy Homes Director for Octopus Energy , joins me. Emma began her career in real estate advisory with Bidwells, before moving to a big name in regional housebuilding Hill Group. So how is it that she now finds herself at the cutting edge of policy and sustainability of our utilities? Emma has had a diverse and impactful career journey, from real estate development to agri-tech projects, housing associations, and now into the energy and utilities sector. Here ar...
Feb 21, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 97
This evening, I sat with Charlie Baxter, Founder of new venture Moffat Baxter. He shares his journey in real estate, as former Managing Director and Co-Founder of Alchemi Group a big name in design-led residential development in central London. Despite building this business over 20 years, including managing a portfolio worth £1.4bn, someone has closed this business. We catch him now at the precipice of starting a whole new venture focused on Sustainability benefitting from his early efforts in ...
Feb 07, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 96
This evening, I am joined by Michael Morris, CEO of Picton, a commercial UK REIT with more than £750 million diversified UK commercial property portfolio, invested across 49 assets and with around 400 occupiers. A REIT who have outperformed MSCI since their launch. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. The key chapters in our conversation: 1. Explora...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 95
This evening, I am joined by Nick Hayes, Co-Founder and MD of RG Real Estate. Nick joins RG a main contractor with an established track record as construction partner to the living sector, but who now wish to be both developer and delivery partner. Prior to joining RG group Nick led the development, investment and asset management of the Unite portfolio as their Property Director, a portfolio, home for 70,000 students in the UK. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://ww...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 94
This evening, I am joined by not one but two guests: Matthew Neal and Richard Servidei founders of Alternative Real Estate Advisors (AREA). A leading independent firm of commercial real estate advisors specialising in the alternative property sectors. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. Key takeaways from the combined conversation between Nick Carm...
Dec 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 93
This evening, I am joined by Matt Walker, CEO for Student Housing UK Portfolio on behalf of Singaporean Global Asset Manager Mapletree. Matt originally from Oklahoma, has risen through the ranks of residential operations in the States, South America and the UK. And we catch him as he is just settling in to his most recent role and employer. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is bes...
Dec 13, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 92
This evening, I am joined by David Kosky, Co-Founder of Co-Working business Work.Life. Co-Founders David and Elliot started Work.Life in 2015 because they believe everyone should feel happy in their work lives. Now, Work.Life is made up of 15 coworking spaces with 19 projected by the end of the year, and over 6,000 members. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me o...
Nov 29, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 91
This evening, I am joined by Emma Osmundsen, CEO of Sixty Bricks. Emma was appointed as its Chief Executive in January 2023, having joined Sixty Bricks from Exeter City Living. Raised in Wales with Norwegian roots, Emma has more than 25 years in the construction industry and is one of the leading global voices in the development and delivery of low-energy, healthy and climate resilient homes and buildings. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 90
This evening, I am joined by Paul Clark, Head of European Property for AustralianSuper. AustralianSuper manages £125bn of assets under management, and has made prolific investments in the UK development including Related Argent’s Kings Cross and British Land’s Canada Water. Prior to joining AustralianSuper Paul was the Chief Investment Officer for The Crown Estate and held the reins for the 8.5bn portfolio of the Church Commissioners. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: http...
Nov 01, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 89
This evening, I am joined by Emma Cariaga, from British Land she jointly leads the development of Canada Water, a 53 acre development project in Central London. And has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2019. Previously working for LandSec, Crest Nicholson and Barratt You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn Emma Cariaga's journey in the rea...
Oct 18, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 88
This evening I am joined by Tomáš Jurdák, Managing Partner at MiddleCap, a private equity firm that focuses on value-added investments in Europe and the US. Prior to Tomas joining MiddleCap he was the CEO of HB Reavis the noisy upstart to shake up the oligarch in London commercial development. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. The key highlights ...
Oct 04, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This evening, I am joined by Patrick Flaton Managing Partner for Avignon Capital, a real estate investment and asset management firm creating and driving opportunities in the European real estate market. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your questions and voicenotes coming. It is best to contact me on LinkedIn. In the world of real estate, Patrick Flaton, Managing Partner of Avignon Capital, shares invaluable wisdom gle...
Sep 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
This evening, I am joined by Geoff Willetts, Chief Operating Officer, Europe at Lendlease. Geoff has had a career seemingly strapped to a rocket that has intertwined several industries not just property and construction, but unique to this podcast Geoff is NOT the person getting the building designed, built or occupied he has had a very different role which I will let him explain…. You can join in the discussion using our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/ Please keep your ...
Sep 06, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 85
This evening I am joined by Sunil Gomes, Senior Vice President and leader for Giga Projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, former CEO of Dubai’s Gemini Properties and Chief Development Officer for Nakheel’s Palm Jumeriah. Sunil Gomes, a prominent figure in the real estate industry, engages in an illuminating discussion with host Nick Carman. Gomes' exceptional journey unfolds as he shares his experiences from around the world. Gomes emphasizes the significance of cultural nuances when doing bus...
Aug 24, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Now today I get to interview one of my favourite types of guests, those who have discovered real estate later in life. Darren Gardner less than 10 years ago was an executive for Carphone Warehouse and today he is CEO of Nido a management and operator of Student Accommodation with over 7000 beds across Europe. Darren shares his personal story from life in Africa, getting settled in the UK, rising through the ranks of one of the best-known names on the high street to pivoting and conquering anothe...
Aug 09, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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 seiz...
Jul 26, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 ...
Jul 12, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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...
Jun 28, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 79
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 ...
May 31, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This evening I am sat with David Ainsworth, Executive Chairman of CO-RE London, best known for its focus on high-quality commercial development. Developers for the former ITV studios on the South Bank, Landsdowne House Berkeley Sq and 20 Ropemaker Place. David was one of three founding partners for CO-RE which stands for City Office Real Estate. In our discussion, David opens up about the earliest parts of his career, including feeling out of sorts in the agency world, feeling much more at home ...
Apr 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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 c...
Apr 12, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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.
Mar 29, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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 l...
Mar 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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 owne...
Mar 01, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
