Hilltop Credit Partners has appointed George Craven to the newly created role of senior construction and development advisor.
Craven, who has more than 35 years’ of global residential real estate experience, will be based in Hilltop’s London office and work closely with CEO Paul Oberschneider, supporting Hilltop Credit Partners’ investment and lending initiatives.
He was recently head of development for a pan European private equity firm where he oversaw the delivery of a UK and European real estate portfolio with a GDV of circa $5bn. Prior to that he worked for Arcadis, Balfour Beatty and John Mowlem.
Oberschneider said: “Given the current complexities in the development lending space, George’s 35 years of development and cost analysis experience across multiple market cycles will be invaluable. As a living sector specialist with a global background, George will bring a unique perspective to our underwriting function, whilst his entrepreneurial ethos aligns with that of both Hilltop Credit Partners and our many clients. The opportunity in the alternative lending space remains compelling, and we continue to strengthen the senior team to support our significant growth ambitions.”
Craven added: “Hilltop Credit Partners has consistently partnered with dynamic and ambitious borrowers to deliver high quality and much needed real estate, which I’m excited to be driving forward. As the uncertain macroeconomic backdrop persists, those lenders that have the knowledge to work closely with partners to successfully deliver schemes will be increasingly well placed to increase market share.”
