The former senior managing director of Mark Capital, Mark Gamble, has launched a new boutique investment and asset management firm called Akkord.
Akkord will work with owners and lenders on specific assets, as well as undertaking standalone investment mandates from external capital.
Its range of services include institutional and private wealth management, asset management, NPL and debt recovery, development management, ESG and leasing and commercialisation. Akkord’s initial focus will be on urban mixed-use assets.
The Akkord team comprises chief executive Gamble (pictured) and managing directors Peter Evans, also previously of Mark Capital, Simon Waugh, who was with Canary Wharf Group for 23 years, and Graham Kilbane, who has held senior roles at GE Capital and RBS.
Michael Webb, co-founder of food and beverage consultancy Distrkt and Oliver Wilson, partner at retail agency Orme Property, will partner with Akkord to provide occupational advice.
Gamble said: “Akkord’s approach is defined by the innovative nature of our approach, the huge experience of the team and client-side insight that allows us to operate not only efficiently but also transparently. We bring a level of analysis, understanding and strategy formation that exceeds what can be achieved by less experienced teams.
“Looking across the real estate sector we see many investors and lenders facing significant challenges with the assets they control, and there is a clear, under-served demand for senior expertise to help these schemes realise their potential value.”
