Former John Lewis property chief Katherine Russell’s launch of a new consultancy heads up this week’s round-up of BE News’ most-read people stories. Senior hires in valuations, debt advisory and asset management also feature.
Former John Lewis property chief Katherine Russell launches new consultancy
Former John Lewis Parnership property head Katherine Russell has launched Lived., which advises investors, developers and operators on establishing and scaling platforms across living, retail and mixed-use property. Its first anchor client is an institutional investment manager, for which she will develop residential strategy and support existing portfolio performance. Russell previously led John Lewis Partnership’s BTR strategy and holds a board role at Dolphin Living.
Blackstar Real Estate hires Alpha Barry as associate director
Blackstar Real Estate has hired Alpha Barry as associate director. Barry previously held commercial property management roles at CBRE, MAPP and JLL. His remit covers portfolio management, operational performance, occupier relationships and delivery of business plans across Blackstar’s retail and mixed-use assets.
Avison Young appoints Jason Hardman from CBRE as UK head of valuations
Avison Young has appointed Jason Hardman from CBRE as head of valuations. Hardman will lead the firm’s UK valuations division, advising clients on lending, investment and development. He spent 20 years at CBRE, most recently as head of its UK living sector, and previously led its loan advisory valuation business and living sector valuation team.
Colliers expands debt advisory business with new hires from Savills
Colliers is expanding its debt advisory business with a series of new hires from Savills. Andrew McMurdo, Charlie Bottomley, Tom Stephenson, Emmett Barker and Lucy Hopes will join Colliers early next year. The appointments form part of the firm’s Ever Forward strategy and expand its debt advisory capabilities across the UK and EMEA.
Arrow Capital Partners appoints Sarah Jones as European head of asset management
Arrow Capital Partners has appointed Sarah Jones as European head of asset management. Jones will be based in London and report to Katherine Parker, partner and head of investment management, Europe. She joins from Brightbay Real Estate Partners, where she headed asset management. She previously managed ExxonMobil’s EMEA real estate portfolio and worked in valuations and corporate recovery at DTZ.
Emily Wilson appointed MIPIM UK and Ireland director
RX Global has appointed Emily Wilson MIPIM UK and Ireland director. Wilson, who previously worked for New London Architecture and London & Partners, will lead commercial and stakeholder engagement across the two markets. She will work with cities, regions, investors, developers and industry partners to strengthen participation and promote investment opportunities.
