Apache Capital has hired Ben O’Connor from Get Living as portfolio investment director.
At Get Living, he was a senior portfolio manager in investments, overseeing all origination, acquisition and divestment opportunities. Prior to that, he worked in investment management and capital markets at Lendlease London.
O’Connor is an experienced investment professional specialising in residential property, with a strong track record in deal origination and execution, portfolio and investment strategy, underwriting and analysis, value-add capital projects, investor relations and debt strategies.
John Dunkerley, chief executive of Apache Capital, said: “Ben’s appointment is a key step in our strategy to provide tailored solutions to long-term institutional partners in the rental living sector. With a growing portfolio of build to rent assets and our single-family housing platform, Present Made, we are expanding our footprint in key markets.
“Ben’s expertise in portfolio investment, and his focus on ESG and technology will help drive innovation across our platform. Our in-house operating model is a crucial differentiator in the sector, and Ben’s skillset will be invaluable as we continue to scale. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”
O’Connor added: “Apache Capital is a pioneer in build-to-rent and is taking that same forward-thinking approach into new segments with Present Made. I am excited to bring my experience in rental living, alongside my background in investor relations, sustainability, and technology, to help drive Apache’s next phase of growth. The business has a strong track record in developing high-quality assets with institutional appeal, and I look forward to working with the team to realise its ambitions.”
