CLEARBELL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of Asset Management & Sustainability
- Head of Asset Management & Sustainability Find Out
Clearbell has a positive energy which makes it a really enjoyable place to work. I joined in August 2021 and am currently responsible for the asset management of a number of investments, including a separate mandate. The varied nature of the assets and portfolios keeps my work life interesting.
Before Clearbell, I was an Asset Manager at Orchard Street Investment Management and prior to that worked at Savills, where I completed the graduate scheme and then worked in City Agency. I have a Masters in Engineering from the University of Edinburgh and a Masters in Real Estate from the University of Reading.
Outside of work I love walking everywhere and anywhere, playing tennis and visiting gardens as well as tending my collection of houseplants. Climbing mountains is another passion - Kilimanjaro was a literal high point!
Variety is important to me at work, and Clearbell has delivered a whole range of different opportunities since I joined in 2018. My responsibilities focus on asset management for a separate mandate and I have enjoyed working on a diverse set of projects so far, including the redevelopment of farms.
I started my career as a Surveyor at Savills, where I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2017. Prior to that I graduated with Honours in Geography from Durham University and gained a Masters Degree in Real Estate from Cass Business School. I am a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
I like to spend time outdoors when not in the office, especially playing tennis.
Job Titles:
- in 2021 As an Analyst
- Junior Analyst
Caroline joined Clearbell in 2021 as an Analyst and works across a range of investments, from city offices to retail warehouses, logistics development and operational businesses.
She gets involved in modelling and analysing potential and existing investments, while also supporting the asset management team. After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance and Accounting, Caroline moved to the UK, where she worked for an accountancy and tax firm for several years. Outside of work, Caroline enjoys playing golf, tennis and running. She is passionate about wildlife and spends much of her time on safari when she is back in her native South Africa.
Analysing investments that span UK sectors and asset types makes working at Clearbell exciting. The landscape is constantly evolving and there's plenty to learn from it. Since joining in March 2021, I've modelled and analysed numerous potential investments. Helping expand UK life sciences by turning Grays Inn Road, a former office, into lab space has been a particular highlight.
I graduated from Oxford Brookes in 2020 with a degree in Real Estate. My previous commercial experience includes spending time as a buying agent at AWS Prime, completing the 2019 summer internship at Knight Frank and conducting work experience at DTRE.
Outside of work I am a keen sportsman with a particular love for skiing, golf and water sports. My competitive streak comes from having an identical twin brother… you'll also find him in the property sector!
Job Titles:
- Consultant ( Research )
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Having previously been CIearbell's Head of Research, I now work with the firm as a Research Consultant and a key part of my role is regular report writing in order to keep our investors up to date on economic and property market trends.
During my career, I have worked in a number of varied Research roles, including as Head of European Retail Research at Cushman & Wakefield, Head of Research at Carter Jonas and Head of Global Capital Markets Research at Knight Frank.
Having spent over 20 years working for commercial property agents, I enjoy working ‘client side' in what is a very different part of the real estate industry.
I have a degree in Modern Languages (French & Italian) from the University of Leicester, which included a year spent abroad in Turin and Rouen.
Elliot joined Clearbell in 2022 as the firm's Tax Director, a role which allows him to be involved in the whole life cycle of an investment. Much of his work is focused on setting up tax efficient structures at acquisition, compliance and monitoring during ownership and assisting with the optimal disposal at exit before working to close down the structure.
Prior to Clearbell, Elliot held senior positions with several leading firms, including KPMG, Greystar and EcoWorld.
Elliot enjoys volunteering for career-related opportunities such as mentoring and attending schools to discuss careers in real estate and finance. He is also a keen skier, runner and swimmer.
I joined Clearbell so I could work with like-minded colleagues who are motivated, curious, professional and fun. I am Executive Assistant to Manish Chande and Sally Doyle-Linden and I have over 15 years' experience in the construction and real estate industries.
Job Titles:
- Investor
- Investor Relations & Communications Assistant Find Out
Job Titles:
- Senior Communications & Sustainability Associate
- Senior Communications & Sustainability Associate Find Out
I genuinely look forward to coming to work every day because I love the people so much at Clearbell! I joined in 2018, and I am involved with all aspects of investor relations as well as our PR and communication strategy. Taking over Clearbell's social media has been my most rewarding project so far - I have loved watching it grow into a stronger communication channel.
From my first day at Clearbell in January 2021 I have been given real responsibility and exposure to colleagues with a huge range of experience and talent. My role involves analysing potential investments and supporting Asset Management in managing existing investments including Ellesmere Port and Orbital, the Staffordshire retail park.
I graduated from Oxford University in 2019 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and afterwards spent a year at FTI Consulting as a Public Affairs Consultant.
Out of work I enjoy travelling and sports. I am also a keen cook, but I am just as enthusiastic about eating food cooked by other people, so can often be found trying out new places to eat in London.
Job Titles:
- Senior Fund Controller
- Senior Fund Controller Find Out
At Clearbell I have been able to gain valuable experience every day through working with our very knowledgeable and intelligent Chief Financial Officer. My role is to oversee the accounting and reporting functions of the Clearbell Funds, including corporate disposals and Fund end-of-life activities. Since joining in 2017 I have particularly enjoyed working on corporate disposals, which are a challenge and a good learning opportunity.
I have over a decade's experience in finance and the real estate industry and before coming to Clearbell I was an audit manager at Simmons Gainsford LLP, a top 50 firm based in the West-End, managing a portfolio of clients largely in the real estate industry. I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and have a BSc in Applied Accounting.
My other interests are cooking and baking, needlework, pilates and nature walks. I am also interested in architecture and enjoy visiting castles and cathedrals.
Having worked in the real estate industry for over 35 years, I am extremely proud of the business my four Partners and I have built. I am a strong believer that as we spend so much of our time at work, the office should be a happy place that is fulfilling, encouraging and stimulating. I believe we are a great example to our diverse team, all working together to achieve a common goal and deliver an exceptional service for our investors and other stakeholders.
For me the thing I like about working at Clearbell is that the people are friendly, welcoming and encouraging. I joined in 2013 and am responsible for the preparation of the financial and management accounts for the various management company entities. My role is varied so I get to work on different aspects of the business. Every day is different.
My career in finance began in Australia in 2002 when I was a sole practitioner, preparing financial accounts and tax returns for a variety of entities. I moved to the UK in 2003 and worked for Thompson Taraz LLP, a chartered accountancy firm, where I was responsible for the day to day administration of a variety of properties based in the UK and Germany. I have a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accountancy (BBus (Acc)) from RMIT University in Melbourne and I also qualified in 2008 as a Certified Practising Accountant in Australia.
After co-founding Clearbell in 2012 and spending ten years focusing on the firm's development projects and specialist investment activities, I now work as a consultant for one of the separate accounts managed by Clearbell.
One of the best perks of my job is the huge satisfaction I get from creating great new places for people to work, live and play. Clearbell projects like West Regent Street in Glasgow and The Riverwalk in Durham improve the lives of people who work, live or spend their leisure time there.
During a career that spans more than 30 years, and includes co-founding Clearbell in 2012, I have won advisory and asset management contracts and completed acquisitions of UK real estate worth approximately £1.
I began my career at Knight Frank, where I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1993 and managed strategic land and rural property for institutional clients. I went onto work for Turville Court Estate (TCE), where I set up a property portfolio and also held positions as the Managing Director of a small construction company and farming business. I joined Mountgrange Capital in 2001 and then Mountgrange Management Investment LLP in 2007.
Job Titles:
- Asset Manager
- in 2023 As an Asset Manager
Rhys joined Clearbell Capital LLP in 2023 as an Asset Manager. He has over six years of experience in real estate and previously worked in Knight Frank's Logistics & Industrial agency team in Bristol where he covered the South West region.
Rhys qualified as a member of the RICS in 2019 and was nominated by the Industrial Agents Society in 2021 for its annual Rising Star Award. He has a degree in Real Estate (Upper Second) from the University of the West of England.
Outside of work, Rhys enjoys listening to live music, watching rugby and eating out. He also has a keen interest in interior design and men's fashion.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Manager
After starting as an intern in 2016 I liked the people and the variety of projects so much that I became a full-time member of the Clearbell team. My role includes deal origination and financial modelling as well as asset management support. Projects I have worked on include the disposal of Buckingham Gate to an international group, the Cara portfolio including asset management of certain assets and the Amber and the Chalk portfolios. High points have been executing new acquisitions and getting out of the office to visit exotic locations around the UK.
As one of the co-founders of Clearbell I am proud to say that the culture of the firm and its people are the things I like most about working here. We work hard but we know how to enjoy ourselves - the annual Christmas Party is always a highlight.
As Deputy Managing Partner I have specific responsibility for acquisitions, platform businesses and financial analysis and modelling. I am also a member of the Investment Committee and I am Clearbell's Data Compliance Officer.
With over 15 years' experience in the real estate industry, I have managed the acquisition, asset management and sale of about £2.2 billion of UK real estate. Significant investments include the Penang budget hotel platform, Silverstone mezzanine and Monza stretch senior debt platforms, Buckingham Gate and the Sloane Club.
I joined Mountgrange Investment Management LLP in 2007. Before that, I worked as an investment professional from 2002 to 2007 in the London office of JER Partners (JER), a fully-integrated private equity and real estate investment management company, where I designed and implemented JER's standard UK underwriting and financial model.
I trained as an accountant with KPMG from 1998 to 2002 and have been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 2001. At KPMG, I became a financial modelling specialist, designing in-house tools to help develop KPMG's UK financial modelling strategy.
I love being able to tell our story to investors and potential investors. As one of the co-founders of Clearbell Capital in 2012, I enjoy explaining the diversity and quality of the people here and the work we do in the outside world. As Managing Partner, my specific responsibilities are for developing new business and deal origination. I am also a member of the Investment Committee and head of the ESG Committee.
Over my 30 years in the real estate industry, I have been involved in the leasing, investment and asset management of approximately £2.5 billion of UK property. My experience includes the acquisition, asset management and sale of Harbour Exchange (office buildings in Docklands), the Cara, Amber, CV, Mercury and Jeeves portfolios and a number of other office, industrial and mixed-use assets throughout the UK. For me, the most enjoyable part of the job is always the next deal…
I joined Mountgrange Investment Management LLP in 2007. Prior to Mountgrange, I worked at Hawthorne West, an asset management operating partner which I founded in 2006 to manage UKCP, a £100 million real estate private equity fund sponsored by Mountgrange Capital and Meyer Bergman. Before establishing Hawthorne West, I worked as an investment broker, initially with Nelson Bakewell Ltd (now Capita), where I ran the National Business Space Division, and then as a founding partner of SG Commercial LLP, a JV between the partners and Smiths Gore (now Savills). My broking clients included M&G, Legal and General, UBS, Threadneedle and Schroders.
The first five years of my career were at niche London advisors, Daniel Watney LLP. I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1994 following a post-graduate diploma in Property Valuation and Law from City University (CASS), and a BA (Hons) in Anthropology from Durham University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Partner
As one of the co-founders of Clearbell, with over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, I am proud of how we have built the business into what it is today. The thing I most like about working here is the people: we are a diverse group, but we have a shared commitment to delivering the highest standards while also supporting the people around us.
As a Partner and CFO I have specific responsibility for treasury, taxation, finance and reporting. I am the FCA Compliance Officer, the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and also a member of the Investment Committee. I have developed considerable technical and commercial expertise in all areas of treasury, taxation, finance and reporting. As well as in-depth knowledge of UK practices, I have broad experience of European and international markets.
From 2002 to 2007, I was Group Projects Director at Grosvenor Group Limited. At Grosvenor I was Finance Director of a listed entity in Luxembourg and provided financial consultancy and support to the international management teams. I also worked at Wates City of London Properties plc from 1987 to 2001, where I was responsible for all financial and treasury matters and raising in excess of £1 billion from banks, rights issues and joint venture partners. I played a key role in the £373 million takeover of Wates City in 2001 by Pillar Property plc.
I have been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 1985 and hold a BA (Hons) in Chemistry from Wadham College, Oxford University.
I enjoy supporting the Clearbell team and working with different people within the organisation. The variety makes my job interesting and fun. My role involves supporting the Funds finance team, from day -to-day bookkeeping to the preparation of financial accounts for the Fund entities.
Private equity was the focus of my career before I joined Clearbell. I spent a decade at European Capital from 2007, gaining experience across different teams including legal, tax and investment. I then spent time at Manzanita Capital and M&G Real Estate as a Fund Accountant.
Out of work I like to be outside as much as possible, whether walking, gardening or travelling. I also support our local Scout group, managing their finances and supervising their trips. I think I definitely deserve an honorary finance badge.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investor Relations & Communications Manager
I joined Clearbell in 2015 and I really enjoy the family feel of the company, where we support each other in a work environment and also enjoy each other's company outside of work hours. I am involved with all aspects of investor relations, from onboarding to reporting. My areas of focus also include managing Clearbell's PR activity and implementing our corporate branding. Our rebrand and the relaunch of the website have been my most rewarding projects so far - it has been great to see how it has helped drive the business forward.
Before Clearbell I worked at a B2B PR agency and at Frog Capital, a private equity firm, having graduated with a BA in Management from the University of Leeds in 2011.
Outside work I've recently taken up cycling - it turns out a circuit of Richmond Park is harder work than it looks. I also love to travel, spend time with my family and try out new recipes from around the world. A little-known fact about me? I went to a French primary school.
Job Titles:
- Consultant ( Development )
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I work as a Consultant on development projects with Clearbell, having spent nine years as Development Director with the firm, where my responsibilities included developments in Scotland and the North of England. I have been closely involved with a number of projects over recent years, including the redevelopment and repositioning of the Riverwalk in Durham, the office development at 1 West Regent Street in Glasgow, the development of the Core Business Park in Aberdeen and a residential conversion in Edinburgh. West Regent street was a particular favourite.
Prior to joining Clearbell, I was Development Manager at Stewart Milne Developments, focusing on commercial development projects. At AWG Property I was Development Manager and before that an Associate Partner at Graham & Sibbald. My career began at Ryden where I was a Retail Agency Surveyor.
I have a master's degree in History and Politics and a Diploma in Land Management, both from the University of Aberdeen.
I'd like to say my time out of work is spent on rugby and golf, but the reality is that doing up our newly-acquired 200-year-old house takes up a lot of time. I am also working on broadening my musical taste by attending as many concerts as I can with my ten year old. Next up, Little Mix!
Job Titles:
- Project & Sustainability Associate
- Project & Sustainability Associate Find Out
I have worked for Clearbell since 2015 as PA to Nick Berry and Project Assistant. The best thing about working for Clearbell are the people and diversity of my role, I never know what I am going to be asked to do next!
Before joining Clearbell I spent time as a project co-ordinator and office manager within the property industry and managed events and conferences within the arts and academic sector. I graduated with a BA honours in Art History from the University of Plymouth.
Outside work, I enjoy yoga and generally staying active. I am currently studying towards a history degree part time and I have a young family so getting time to myself is scarce however when I do I enjoy going to the cinema or theatre.
Of course I believe the people are the best thing about Clearbell - they are my job! I am responsible for all HR matters, including supporting employees and advising the Board. My role includes recruitment, selection, contracts and policy, as well as payroll and employee benefits. Reworking the staff appraisal system away from a box-ticking exercise to one focused on personal development has been a highlight of my time so far.
Prior to joining Clearbell in 2018, I worked for Egon Zehnder, a global executive search firm, as Head of Human Resources.
I have a BSc Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Portsmouth. I am a Chartered Member of the CIPD and have a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
Job Titles:
- Head of Project Management
After 45 years in the construction industry I joined Clearbell in April 2020 to be responsible for all of Clearbell's Project Management operations. A large part of my working life until now has been at Doig+Smith, one of the UK's longest established surveying firms, working both in Scotland and London.
I was instrumental in the front-end delivery of major projects such as the £600m New Queen Elizabeth Hospital Glasgow and the £350m RBS World Headquarters in Gogarburn. I have also played a leading role in over £1.5 billion of commercial and residential projects in London, including several new tower developments. Project Management and Cost Consultancy have both been part of my responsibilities over the course of my career.
I joined Clearbell in 2010 and am responsible for our financial modelling. That includes Fund-level financial modelling, overseeing all the investment models and assisting with the on-going asset management of existing investments. I am also responsible for managing the analyst team.
Before Clearbell I worked in the Infrastructure Development team at Macquarie Capital, primarily on PPP projects within the UK and Ireland. That role included financial modelling, arranging the financing of projects and assessing new opportunities.
I have a Mathematics degree from St Catharine's College at the University of Cambridge.