API GLOBAL - Key Persons

Andrew, has extensive experience building and managing international Wealth Management operations across the Middle East and Asia. Andrew, enjoyed working with high net worth clients advising on sophisticated international tax efficient investment strategies. As well as managing a large international team of advisors. After 10 successful years living in Abu Dhabi. Andrew, has returned to London to join API Global as Business Development Director to focus on his most passionate asset class, UK investment property. Andrew, will be working with IFA's globally to support and train advisers on the excellent investment opportunities for overseas investors in the UK's major cities.

Dane enjoys 11 years in the property investment and development industry in Europe, Middle East and Africa, working on prestigious developments such as the multi award winning Zeits Mocca & Silo Hotel, Cape Town. Dane comes with a real estate, construction and development pedigree, having previously worked for Jones Lang LaSalle and Mace. Dane is a natural property professional and holds a BSc in Property Studies from UCT and a MSc in Real Estate Management and Development from Heriot Watt University. His pragmatic approach to business, combined with his diverse understanding of the industry allows API Global to develop quickly and efficiently in Africa. Dane was born and bred in Cape Town and is in charge of the API Global Africa business.

Job Titles:

• Regional Account Manager - UK

Job Titles:

• Head of Business Development

Dave has been in the real estate industry for well over 15 years and has a great knowledge of working with overseas investors and the international real estate market. He started his career in Dubai selling off plan properties and occupied a Director of Sales role for 5 years at a market leading company. Dave joined API Global and made the move back to the UK to support in building the UK business. Dave is head of Business Development at API Global and is tasked with managing our largest network partners and expanding API's reach into emerging markets.

Frank graduated from the University of Liverpool with an International Economics degree. Subsequently, he has spent the last 5 years in the Middle East, China and Europe helping investors access high performing real estate. As a Northern guy, Frank grew up in the areas API focus on and as a result, provides an in depth knowledge of the local area which is underpinned by a wider economic understanding.

Kathy has spent the last few years working for one of UK's premier letting and estate agents in Canary Wharf, London. She is intimately experienced with letting and property management for London market. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English which has helped her to establish an excellent clients relationship, and build the rapport with native and non native Chinese speakers clients. Based in API's Hong Kong office, Kathy is one of the key members to expand the UK property investors market in Asia.

Engr. Ken is a Chemical Engineer with great love for Sales. He ventured into real estate and hotel investment industries in Dubai and got certified by Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency as a Real Estate Broker. He worked with Reputable companies in Dubai for 10yrs and in Kenya for 4yrs. He has a great knowledge of working with overseas investors and International Real Estate markets. He specializes on selling both off plan and ready projects and super conversant in dealing with Africans seeking to invest overseas.

Lewis has spent the last 10 years in B2B distribution, eight of which have been in the Middle East. Previously specialising in offshore investments and insurance options with global companies, Lewis has a built a strong distribution network, which has consistently achieved results.

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Founder
• Managing Director

API Global was founded by market professional, Michael Leighton who has over 20 years experience in structuring, marketing, and distributing real estate products both in the UK and overseas. As a fully accredited MRICS (Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) professional, Michael has held senior roles with major corporate real estate companies such as CB Richard Ellis (UK & Dubai) and DTZ (Hong Kong). As the residential asset class in the UK is unregulated, Michael took this opportunity to take a sidestep from commercial property, and establish API Global, focussing on residential investment, with a professional approach and a regulated mindset. Michael is founder and Managing Director of API Global. He has over 15 years' experience in structuring, marketing and distributing real estate products both in the UK and overseas. As a fully accredited MRICS professional Michael spent over 10 years in the corporate sector occupying senior international roles at major blue chip companies such as DTZ and more recently CB Richard Ellis. Living and working in key global financial markets has provided Michael with an in depth understanding of multiple investment landscapes and enabled him to build a prolific distribution network and sustainable client base. Michael always harboured a passion for investment property before eventually making the ambitious decision to leave the corporate world and create API Global. The company has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Ross has enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate as an Agent, Manager, Director and Chairman. Having worked in London and Australia, Ross relocated to Dubai in 2006. His experience and passion in the UAE real estate market earned him the role as CEO of Lannhill Real Estate in 2008. Ross built Lanhill into a sizeable and market leading entity, with over 60 employees producing consistent revenue & profits. Ross subsequently structured a strategic group merger in 2017 to form One Broker Group, the largest Real Estate Sales & Leasing agency in the Middle East, which he later sold to the shareholders in 2018. He has 20 years of experience in the global property market space and a vast network of trusted and reliable contact spanning all aspects of the industry including planning, acquisition, funding, marketing, distribution, legal, due diligence & appraisals, sales and Management. Ross' view has always remained the same, with honesty, an eye for detail and a dedication to deliver outstanding values. Ross relocated back to London with his wife and 2 children to take on the role of Sales Director for API Global.

Sarah graduated with a Masters Degree in Geology from the University of Leicester and worked offshore on oil rigs before changing careers to property. She has worked for various estate agencies and developers since 2015 and has now made the move to specialise in Sales Progression. Sarah joined API in July 2020 and manages sales for the UK and Europe.

Bordering the picturesque Sefton Park, this leafy suburb appeals to families and outdoor enthusiasts. Period homes, Edwardian villas and Georgian townhouses have seen prices climb close to 50% over the last decade. Students' and professionals' demand for rental properties remains strong due to the area's proximity to the University of Liverpool and the city centre. Liverpool's property market growth shows no signs of slowing down. With massive investments pouring into infrastructure, transportation, and regeneration projects, the value of buy-to-let properties in Liverpool will continue to rise substantially over the next several years. For buy-to-let investors, Liverpool offers an ideal combination of high rental demand, competitive yields, and significant potential for capital gains.

Having been a professional rugby player since the age of 16, Sion has represented his country, Wales, on the HSBC World Series sevens circuit. As a keen property investor himself Sion is now building upon his experience by helping the Hong Kong office expand its network and reach new heights.

Job Titles:

• Key Member

Tim has been working in the investment sector for the past few years and is well versed in handling international clients and their needs. His family background is in property development and he has been involved in all stages of the property investment cycle. Most recently, he worked for Birmingham's biggest developer and knows UK growth cities and their investment case very well. He was raised and educated in Birmingham and offers a unique insight into one of the UK's best performing regions. Based in our Hong Kong offices, Tim is a key member leading our expansion in the region and covers our clients and key partners in APAC.