James Ellis

As Investment Manager for our European Logistics platform, my role was focused on sourcing und underwriting new investment opportunities across Europe for our respective industrial/logistics funds and mandates, leading the transacton process and overseeing portfolio management. The respective fund strategies were targeting core/ core+/ value-add investments in Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, the Nordics and CEE.

Responsible for the investment underwriting of new acquisitions and guiding the portfolio strategy of our German closed ended logistics funds and JV's, transacting on $600m and managing over 30 assets. I was also responsible for the financial analysis/ modelling capabilities across the funds while also assisting with the asset management of a $400m value-add pan-European logistics vehicle.

Investment analysis of new acquisitions, financial modelling and asset management responsibilities across 2 German closed-ended Funds. The position covered the management and disposition of a multi sector German portfolio (core+/ valued add) and the acquisition phase of a German Logistics Fund (Spezialfond) with a core investment strategy.

Based in the Germany head office in Frankfurt, my role coverd a broad scope of commercial valuation and advisory requirements for various national and international investors and financial institutions. My role was focused on annual and quarterly valuations of mixed use and retail portfolios across Germany, with frequent exposure to residential projects, shopping centres, high street stores, office buildings, universities and warehouse facilities.

Conducting valuations across a number of property types and portfolios throughout the UAE for loan security, internal audit, finance, end of year/ quarterly reporting and project feasibility purposes. Valuation reporting for major financial institutions, master planners, developers and investors using multiple valuation techniques across the commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors, with the use of Automated Valuation Models such as Argus Investor and Estate Master.

Based primarily across Dubai and Abu Dhabi but also covering the whole UAE, my role focused on the leasing of a number of commercial real estate projects, from mixed-use developments to single office buildings, showrooms and logistics parks. My role also involved negotiations on acquisitions and disposals of office and warehouse space on behalf of national and international clients, maintaining an up to date knowledge of local UAE laws and regulations.

Focusing on the Notting Hill, Kensington and Bayswater area of London my role primarily focused on bringing buyers and sellers together and negotiating terms through to exchange of contracts and completion, while working alongside solicitors and surveyors in the conveyancing process. The role also included advising sellers on micro and macro market activity and which strategies to adopt in order to maximise prospects for obtaining the highest price.

Based in the Notting Hill office and covering Kensington, Holland Park and Bayswater I was responsible for advising property owners on leasing value and the best strategies to adopt to secure stable tenancies. By helping to generate a large portfolio of properties, my role extended to negotiating between landlord and tenant on a variety of lease terms and provide advice on micro economic trends and activity.

Based in the South Kensington office and covering Kensington and Chelsea, my role focused on short term leasing, predominantly working alongside the corporate division in accommodating a multitude of housing requirements. The role focused on understanding the exact requirements of both landlord and tenant, negotiating terms and being able to see deals through quickly from start to finish.

Real Estate (Finance & Investment)

International Business Management

International Business Management