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Director, chartered accountant, commercial property developer / investment manager and entrepreneur. Over 25 years experience in the real estate, banking, private equity, professional services & marine industries at Flying Mantis
Location: Letchworth, England, United Kingdom 8 work roles 2 schools
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Director, chartered accountant, commercial property developer / investment manager and entrepreneur. Over 25 years experience in the real estate, banking, private equity, professional services & marine industries
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Simon Chrispin is listed as Director, chartered accountant, commercial property developer / investment manager and entrepreneur. Over 25 years experience in the real estate, banking, private equity, professional services & marine industries at Flying Mantis, based in Letchworth, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Simon Chrispin.

Simon Chrispin previously worked as Director at More London Group and Owner Director at Coadventure Ltd. Simon Chrispin holds Bsc., Banking & Finance from Loughborough University.

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Board Experience:I am a director of the property group that developed the £1.7bn, 2m sq ft More London estate www.morelondon.com . We constructed offices for the accountants PwC and EY, the GLA, Norton Rose, Lawrence Graham, Red Bull, a hotel for Hilton Group and retail space e.g. Strada, Gaucho, Pret.I have experienced the whole cycle of property development, investment, management, financing, restructuring and eventual sale, generating significant returns to the shareholders. The group currently owns and manages other commercial property in London.Near the completion of the More London development I was appointed to manage all operations of the estate, gaining significant experience of dealing with stakeholders – shareholders, property managers, banks and professionals.For six years, assisted the Associated British Ports senior management team with the production of board presentations and annual business plans. That included property, compliance, risk and controls overviews. I acted as Interim Finance Director for a new property development division at Associated British Ports.As Chief Operating Officer of Royal Bank Private Equity (£2bn funds under management), brought together the financial reporting and systems for the private equity companies following the RBS acquisition of NatWest. Responsible for the group’s finance, corporate governance (FSA regulated), information technology, operational risk, human resources and property. While at Royal Bank of Scotland, introduced a new performance measurement and bonus system to improve employee engagement in our division.From an environmental perspective, as an example, we built PwC’s new London HQ which obtained the UK’s first “outstanding” BREEAM rating for an office building.Owner-director of CoAdventure Ltd, providing professional services to the real estate industry, and It Should Be Fun Ltd, bringing an award-winning foiling trimaran (the Flying Mantis) to market.Key Expertise and Skills:• Real estate and operations• Private equity• Corporate governance in a FSA (now FCA) regulated environment• Financial reporting and accounting processes to suit an Audit Committee• Financing and refinancing• Due diligence on transactions• New product development• Consultancy advice, systems, analysis and outsourcing• Stakeholder management skills – ability to influence, constructively challenge and persuade• Attention to detail while keeping the big picture overview• Calm, professional and focused problem solver

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Flying Mantis
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Director, chartered accountant, commercial property developer / investment manager and entrepreneur. Over 25 years experience in the real estate, banking, private equity, professional services & marine industries
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Director

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More London Group

London, United Kingdom

I am a director of the commercial property development / investment management group that developed the £1.7bn, 2m sq ft More London estate near London Bridge, sold in 2014. The group currently owns and manages other commercial property in London.Near the completion of the More London development I was appointed to manage all operations of the estate, managing the business relationship with all stakeholders – Jones Lang LaSalle, Broadgate Estates, tenants, banks and lawyers and… Show more I am a director of the commercial property development / investment management group that developed the £1.7bn, 2m sq ft More London estate near London Bridge, sold in 2014. The group currently owns and manages other commercial property in London.Near the completion of the More London development I was appointed to manage all operations of the estate, managing the business relationship with all stakeholders – Jones Lang LaSalle, Broadgate Estates, tenants, banks and lawyers and reporting directly to our offshore private shareholders. From 2002 to 2010, I was the Senior Finance Officer and company secretary of the More London group with responsibility for all aspects of accounting (IFRS and UK GAAP), team management, tax, internal & external financial accounting, managing loans, cash flow and forecasting. I also assisted with raising finance and interest rate swaps Show less

Jul 2002 - Present

Owner Director

Current
Coadventure Ltd

United Kingdom

Set up CoAdventure to provide professional services to the real estate industry, including:• Day to day management of the More London estate in 2010 (coordination of Jones Lang LaSalle, Broadgate Estates, banks, accountants and other professionals) on behalf of private family offshore investors• Associated British Ports - various assignments such as interim Finance Director of a new property development team, assistance with annual ABP group business planning, management information… Show more Set up CoAdventure to provide professional services to the real estate industry, including:• Day to day management of the More London estate in 2010 (coordination of Jones Lang LaSalle, Broadgate Estates, banks, accountants and other professionals) on behalf of private family offshore investors• Associated British Ports - various assignments such as interim Finance Director of a new property development team, assistance with annual ABP group business planning, management information redesign, back office structure analysis• Broadgate Estates – review of client property reporting Show less

Dec 2010 - Present

Owner Director

Current
It Should Be Fun Ltd

England

Set up ISBF to develop new products and services. The company’s first product is the Flying Mantis, a foiling carbon fibre trimaran for the solo sailor www.flyingmantis.com. Achievements:• The Flying Mantis won the British Yachting Awards “Dinghy of the Year” in 2018• Boat International – Ten best foiling water toys 2020• Forbes – Ten best Billionaire superyacht toys 2020The Flying Mantis is a lightweight carbon, world-class trimaran for the solo sailor. High… Show more Set up ISBF to develop new products and services. The company’s first product is the Flying Mantis, a foiling carbon fibre trimaran for the solo sailor www.flyingmantis.com. Achievements:• The Flying Mantis won the British Yachting Awards “Dinghy of the Year” in 2018• Boat International – Ten best foiling water toys 2020• Forbes – Ten best Billionaire superyacht toys 2020The Flying Mantis is a lightweight carbon, world-class trimaran for the solo sailor. High performance and forgiving multihull sailing with the ability to change from dagger board sailing into a foiling trimaran. Designed to deliver flexibility, speed and excitement to sailors of all sizes and abilities, including taller and heavier sailors with a weight range of up to 120kgs. Show less

Aug 2015 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Royal Bank Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

A division of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc.Reporting to the Chief Executive, responsible for Finance, Compliance (FSA regulated), Information Technology, Operational Risk, Property and Human Resources. Including third party money, funds under management totalled £2bn.

Nov 2000 - Mar 2002

Head Of Finance, Specialised Lending Services “Sls” And Finance Director, West Register Cos.

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc

London, United Kingdom

SLS finds creative solutions for “problem” corporate customers of the Bank. The West Register companies are 21 subsidiaries of the Bank, principally investing in commercial property, residential housing development, and equity in turnaround companies.Responsibilities as Head of Finance and an executive member of the management team included performance assessment, management information, forecasting and period returns for SLS (£2bn loan portfolio comprising 5,600 customers); all… Show more SLS finds creative solutions for “problem” corporate customers of the Bank. The West Register companies are 21 subsidiaries of the Bank, principally investing in commercial property, residential housing development, and equity in turnaround companies.Responsibilities as Head of Finance and an executive member of the management team included performance assessment, management information, forecasting and period returns for SLS (£2bn loan portfolio comprising 5,600 customers); all aspects of accounting for the West Register property companies (total assets £530m) and Information Technology. Show less

Jul 1994 - Nov 2000

Senior Manager, Corporate Finance

London And Toronto

2 year Secondment – Financial & Special Services Group, Toronto.Flotation, Acquisitions and Disposals - Performed a Reporting Accountant role and prepared numerous due diligence reports.Other Assignments – Such as a secondment to BAA plc to model a £300m airport redevelopment and working with the SFO investigating BCCI transactions in Grand Cayman.

Mar 1989 - Jul 1994

Supervisor, Audit

Deloitte

London, United Kingdom

A variety of audit work, managing teams of up to 17 staff.

Oct 1984 - Mar 1989
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Culford School
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Simon Chrispin works for Flying Mantis.

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Simon Chrispin is listed as Director, chartered accountant, commercial property developer / investment manager and entrepreneur. Over 25 years experience in the real estate, banking, private equity, professional services & marine industries at Flying Mantis.

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Simon Chrispin is based in Letchworth, England, United Kingdom while working with Flying Mantis.

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Simon Chrispin has worked for More London Group, Coadventure Ltd, It Should Be Fun Ltd, Flying Mantis, and Royal Bank Private Equity.

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Simon Chrispin holds Bsc., Banking & Finance from Loughborough University.

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