Stanhope has appointed James Mantle from Related Argent to the newly created role of commercial finance director.
Mantle, who has more than 10 years of commercial finance experience, most recently served as finance director for development at Related Argent. Prior to that, he was head of commercial finance at Battersea Power Station and spent three years at the Berkeley Group.
In his new role, Mantle will report directly to chief financial officer Clare Pagan and will oversee financial and commercial reporting, analysis and performance across Stanhope’s development and asset management functions.
He will also support new business and investment activity as the company looks to expand its institutional capital partnerships.
Pagan said: “As we grow the business, our capital partners rightly expect rigorous financial reporting, disciplined investment appraisal and clear visibility of performance. James brings exactly that. His experience working directly with major investors and lenders gives him a deep understanding of how to deliver long-term value on large, complex projects. He will play a central role as we grow our asset management platform and pursue new investment opportunities in London and Paris.”
Mantle added: “Stanhope has an exceptional track record of delivering and managing some of London’s most iconic and forward-thinking buildings and places. The opportunity to work across major developments, established assets and new investments, alongside blue-chip capital partners, is particularly exciting. I look forward to helping drive commercial performance across the business as it enters its next phase of growth.”
