European asset management and energy transition specialist Infinium Logistics has appointed former UK CEO of BNP Paribas Real Estate Andy Martin as non-executive chairman.
Martin, who has more than 45 years’ property industry experience, joined Strutt & Parker in 1985 and in 1990 he became the firm’s youngest full equity partner.
Following Strutt & Parker’s merger with BNP Paribas he took on the role of UK CEO where he was responsible for UK operations and oversaw the integration of the two companies.
Martin said: “I have enjoyed playing a leading role in the creation of new real estate markets, being early in business parks, logistics parks and, more recently, the life sciences sector. Infinium has positioned itself well to lead the energy transition in real estate. I believe this is an exciting new prospect that offers a terrific match for my skills and experience – creating an essential asset class to meet the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and cleaning up the air in our cities. I look forward to working with the Infinium team.”
James Lee, founder of Infinium Logistics, added: “I welcome Andy’s appointment to chair of Infinium. The business has grown and taken shape considerably since its foundations in 2020, and Andy brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the Board and the business in its most significant growth stage over the coming months and years. I look forward to working alongside Andy moving forward.”
Following a strategic review, Infinium has refined its key focus areas to concentrate on building its European asset management capabilities and business solutions that support the energy transition of commercial transport. The company has also just received an additional £5m in growth capital and has already secured its first five strategic assets in the UK. It has an active pipeline of further assets across Europe.
Phil Bayliss, CEO of Infinium Logistics, said: “Infinium is dedicated to supporting the greener and smarter future of fleet management, and the wider clean energy transition of global commercial transport. It does this through the creation of next generation real estate products and energy systems that align with our customers’ vision for a sustainable and efficient transportation ecosystem.
“Having restructured our business to set ourselves up for success, we look forward to helping our customers to deliver a bright and sustainable future – innovating and shaping the future of transportation, while they save money and win new revenue.”
