Global Student Accommodation (GSA) has appointed Paddy Allen to lead its new investor solutions division.
Allen joins the GSA executive leadership team as global head of investor solutions and will be responsible for all new capital-raising initiatives, from building global long-term client relationships through to new product formation, overseeing strategic development and client servicing across GSA’s investment vehicles globally.
The new investor solutions division will draw on the full depth and breadth of GSA’s experience, institutional relationships, and market intelligence across the broader Dot Group to provide capital solutions that will support scalable growth for the company and offer a variety of products to clients.
Nick Porter, CEO and founder of The Dot Group and GSA, said: “GSA has been a long-term steward of capital, bringing world class investors into the sector over the past three decades. We have a deep understanding of building and managing global client relationships and an extensive track record across the industry. This strategy is a natural next step to elevate GSA’s approach to raising capital across a range of investment solutions.
“I am delighted Paddy Allen will be leading our investor solutions division, which will be beneficial in strengthening client relationships and expanding our product offering across investment strategies. Paddy brings a breadth of experience with an extensive background in real estate, including his recent role as CEO of Kinetic Capital.”
Allen added: “Having spent my career working closely with institutional capital, I’ve seen first-hand how much investor expectations in this sector have matured and where the market is headed. Our dedicated investor solutions division will be entirely focused on building relationships, establishing institutional vehicles, and offering solutions across the investment spectrum for our global clients.”
