The Property Income Trust for Charities (PITCH) is one of the two principal pooled property investment vehicles, through which exempt UK and EU charities of all sizes can invest in real estate assets. Currently around £800m, the fund has more than 1,200 charity investors. All investors have UK or EU charitable status, so share many common investment objectives - not least a requirement for income, a low appetite for risk and common ethical investment principles. This is what PITCH aims to… Show more The Property Income Trust for Charities (PITCH) is one of the two principal pooled property investment vehicles, through which exempt UK and EU charities of all sizes can invest in real estate assets. Currently around £800m, the fund has more than 1,200 charity investors. All investors have UK or EU charitable status, so share many common investment objectives - not least a requirement for income, a low appetite for risk and common ethical investment principles. This is what PITCH aims to deliver.The Investors' Committee, of which I am Chairman, represents the interests of the charities who have invested in the fund, and provides oversight and governance for the fund managers, Mayfair Capital.See www.pitch-fund.co.uk Show less

Appointed by the University of Oxford Finance Committee as one of two external members of the University’s Planning & Housing Strategy Group (PHSG). The PHSG is responsible for the strategic development of the University’s extensive land and building resources for staff and graduate housing, as well as commercial development to support innovation districts, including space for University spin-outs and R&D functions of established commercial organisations. Major development opportunities on… Show more Appointed by the University of Oxford Finance Committee as one of two external members of the University’s Planning & Housing Strategy Group (PHSG). The PHSG is responsible for the strategic development of the University’s extensive land and building resources for staff and graduate housing, as well as commercial development to support innovation districts, including space for University spin-outs and R&D functions of established commercial organisations. Major development opportunities on the University’s estate include 400 acres at Begbroke in north Oxford and 40 acres at Osney Mead in central Oxford. Show less

I sit on the investment committee of The Skinners' Company, which oversees the performance of the securities and property fund managers, and determines the strategic investment direction of the investment assets of the Company and its charities. Having served as Surveyor to the Skinners' Company for over 20 years, I now sit on the other side of the table.

Urban Legacies specialises in leisure, entertainment and hospitality and works with a range of private and public sector partners/clients across Europe, the Middle East and North America. Through its consultancy, Urban Legacies Innovation, Urban Legacies offers strategic advice to hospitality and leisure companies to help improve and expand their operational businesses. In addition to developing new forms of leisure attractions/experiences, Urban Legacies also works with developers/landlords of… Show more Urban Legacies specialises in leisure, entertainment and hospitality and works with a range of private and public sector partners/clients across Europe, the Middle East and North America. Through its consultancy, Urban Legacies Innovation, Urban Legacies offers strategic advice to hospitality and leisure companies to help improve and expand their operational businesses. In addition to developing new forms of leisure attractions/experiences, Urban Legacies also works with developers/landlords of destination shopping malls and mixed use developments to research and develop leisure and entertainment strategies - all centred around placemaking and creating a point of difference. Show less

Prior to its acquisition by Workspace Group PLC, McKay Securities PLC was a listed REIT specialising in refurbishment and redevelopment of business space - principally offices and logistics space - in London and South East England. Completed projects were generally retained for growth. I sat on the main Board plus the Audit and Nominations Committees, and I was chairman of the Remuneration Committee for more than 5 years.See www.mckaysecurities.plc.uk

The Golden Valley Consortium (GVC) was a joint venture between London & Regional Properties and the Robertson Group. GVC was bidding to become the selected developer for over 1 million sq ft of business space and 600 new homes at Golden Valley, west of Cheltenham. The land is owned by Cheltenham Borough Council who were running a competitive bidding exercise to select their preferred developer. We were down to the last three but unfortunately were not selected as preferred developer.… Show more The Golden Valley Consortium (GVC) was a joint venture between London & Regional Properties and the Robertson Group. GVC was bidding to become the selected developer for over 1 million sq ft of business space and 600 new homes at Golden Valley, west of Cheltenham. The land is owned by Cheltenham Borough Council who were running a competitive bidding exercise to select their preferred developer. We were down to the last three but unfortunately were not selected as preferred developer. However there remains no sign of any deal having been signed with the selected party. Show less

Hectare is an agritech startup company based in West Sussex, founded by young entrepreneur Jamie McInnes with his farming colleagues, Dan Luff and Andrew Huxham. Trading as www.sellmylivestock.co.uk and www.graindex.com, the business is based on disintermediating the supply chains for commercial livestock and arable farmers through online marketplaces to replace traditional livestock auction marts and grain merchants respectively. I was Chairman of this young but ambitious company, steering… Show more Hectare is an agritech startup company based in West Sussex, founded by young entrepreneur Jamie McInnes with his farming colleagues, Dan Luff and Andrew Huxham. Trading as www.sellmylivestock.co.uk and www.graindex.com, the business is based on disintermediating the supply chains for commercial livestock and arable farmers through online marketplaces to replace traditional livestock auction marts and grain merchants respectively. I was Chairman of this young but ambitious company, steering them through their early growth and development phases. Hectare has successfully raised funds under SEIS and EIS, and privately with angel investors, giving it a substantial platform from which to develop this market-leading business.See www.sellmylivestock.co.ukSee www.graindex.comSee www.hectare.farm Show less

Riverside Capital is a specialist real estate asset management business, based in the West End and led by Dominic Wright. Riverside has transacted well over £1bn of real estate assets during the last 5 years. It now has £500m of assets under management. Riverside's speciality is syndicating the purchase of single property assets or multi asset portfolios, enabling investors to invest only in deals which suit them. This is facilitated through a Protected Cell Company structure, and has… Show more Riverside Capital is a specialist real estate asset management business, based in the West End and led by Dominic Wright. Riverside has transacted well over £1bn of real estate assets during the last 5 years. It now has £500m of assets under management. Riverside's speciality is syndicating the purchase of single property assets or multi asset portfolios, enabling investors to invest only in deals which suit them. This is facilitated through a Protected Cell Company structure, and has delivered outstanding returns to investors on exits.This is a young and ambitious business, with an experienced investment and asset management executive team, building the business with assistance, guidance and governance from the Board.See www.rivercap.co.uk/about/ Show less

Bluebook London was established in 2013 to provide clients with honest and objective advice in relation to central London office leasing, development and asset management. Its three partners have worked in a number of major London practices, and have combined to build a team which already has a top quality client list.I advise the partners on the strategic development and growth of the practice, and on good business practice, governance and reporting. I also provide an independent… Show more Bluebook London was established in 2013 to provide clients with honest and objective advice in relation to central London office leasing, development and asset management. Its three partners have worked in a number of major London practices, and have combined to build a team which already has a top quality client list.I advise the partners on the strategic development and growth of the practice, and on good business practice, governance and reporting. I also provide an independent sounding board to members of staff.See www.bluebooklondon.com Show less

Innovation City (London) Ltd - iCITY for short - is developer of the Broadcast Centre and Press Centre on The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, now known as Here East, where we have developed out over 1 million sq ft of space in an organic community of technology companies, film/TV companies, education and leisure operators. iCITY is an SPV managed by Delancey.The scheme reached full practical completion in September 2016. Current tenants include BT Sport, Loughborough… Show more Innovation City (London) Ltd - iCITY for short - is developer of the Broadcast Centre and Press Centre on The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, now known as Here East, where we have developed out over 1 million sq ft of space in an organic community of technology companies, film/TV companies, education and leisure operators. iCITY is an SPV managed by Delancey.The scheme reached full practical completion in September 2016. Current tenants include BT Sport, Loughborough University, UCL and Infinity Datacentres, and is the location for London's largest innovation centre. See www.hereeast.com Show less

Following the merger with Drivers Jonas in 2010 I became a partner of Deloitte in Corporate Finance, serving on Deloitte's Executive Board from 2010-2012 and as Vice Chairman from 2012-2013. Following retirement in May 2013 from the partnership, I became a consultant to Deloitte Real Estate and its clients, specialising in property investment, development and fund management assignments.

I spent most of my professional career at Drivers Jonas, then Drivers Jonas Deloitte following the merger of the business with Deloitte in 2010. I was managing partner and CEO of the business from 2001 to 2011.