6th Annual Real Estate Europe Forum

London | November 6, 2025

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The 6th Annual Real Estate Europe Forum is a local peer education-focused event exclusively for the European investor community to benchmark and learn about institutional and private wealth real estate allocation strategies.

 

This closed-door one-day forum will bring together public and corporate pension plans, endowments, foundations, insurance portfolios, healthcare plans, investment consultants, HNW wealth managers, and private banks.

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Speakers

Alexandra Martinez

Alexandra Martinez

RNIB Pension Fund

Co-Founder, Clota Varde, Investment Committee Member

An institutional investment specialist with 15+ years of experience in financial services. Found-er/CEO of Clota Varde, with offices in London and Oxford UK, focusing on mobilising institutional investment into impactful companies and projects. Independent Investment Committee member of RNIB Retirement Benefits Scheme. Formerly a Director at investment consultancy bfinance and a Partner at placement agency Arbour Partners.

Alistair Smith

Alistair Smith

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership

Head of Real Estate

Alistair joined Border to Coast in 2022 having previously been Head of Real Estate Investment Management at abrdn. Alistair has over 30 years’ experience in UK and international real estate asset and investment management experience across advisory, private equity, institutional real estate, businesses development, and M&A activities. He is a keen skier, educational and charity boards non exec and former reserve forces officer. Alistair holds a BSc in Land Economics and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Professional Competence Assessment Panel Chair. 

Aniket Das

Aniket Das

Legal & General Investment Management

Head of Multi-Manager Solutions

Aniket is Head of Multi-Manager Solutions within L&G’s Asset Management division where his team works with internal and external clients to allocate to best-in class funds, monitor existing strategies and dispose of assets, with a focus on private markets. Aniket is also the Head of L&G’s 15-person Manager Research Group who are responsible for assessing funds and investment capabilities across public and private markets. Aniket joined L&G in 2016 from Redington where he held the title of Senior Vice President, Manager Research Team. Prior to that, in Australia, he worked in fund ratings at Standard & Poor’s. He commenced his career at Morningstar where he held roles covering equity research, asset allocation and retirement solutions development.
Antonio Curia

Antonio Curia

Mieli Private Office

Founder & Managing Director

Antonio has spent his professional career assisting a wide range of high net worth individuals and institutions with their investment and financial matters. Specialised in Private Markets and Alternative Investments: Private Equity/Credit, Real Estate, Renewables, Infrastructure, Mining & Commodities, either by developing direct deals, club deals, co-investments and either through Funds. Prior to found MPO, he worked 7 years at a Nordic Multi Family Office in London UK in charge of Private Capital Advisory where he led the creation of the Global Macro-Economic Research Unit. Before that, he was a senior investment member of a Private Equity Fund and IB boutique firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil for 9 years. He began his career, in early 2000, at an International Law Firm in Italy/Brazil working in the M&A team.

David Dix

David Dix

The Townsend Group

Partner

David Dix is a Partner with The Townsend Group based in London and is responsible for the management of client portfolios with a particular focus on real estate exposures. Mr. Dix has over 20 twenty years’ experience in real estate investment and management in Europe, Asia, and the United States. He joined The Townsend Group in 2018 from CBRE Capital Advisors (London) where he was responsible for advising global clients on indirect real estate investment strategies. Prior to CBRE, Mr. Dix was a principal with a Japanese fund manager (seven years), largely based in Tokyo, and with Macquarie Bank in Sydney, Australia (ten years). At Macquarie Bank, he initially focused on investment and financial risk management advisory roles thereafter moving into real estate fund management including three years as CEO of a $2.2 billion cross-border listed REIT. He has been directly involved in the strategy development, capital raising, and management of more than $3 billion of real estate funds and provided strategy and investment advice to institutional real estate investors in the Europe, U.K., U.S. and Asia. 

Emma Stanfield

Emma Stanfield

Atlas Wealth, SJP

Financial Adviser

Emma is a Financial Adviser at Atlas Wealth, a modern wealth management firm supporting highnet-worth city clients across law, private equity, and finance. With over six years of experience in financial services and wealth management, she provides tailored advice on portfolio strategy, tax and estate planning, and liquidity - working closely with clients whose wealth spans property, investments, and complex remuneration structures. Diploma-qualified and working towards Chartered status, Emma brings a practical, international perspective shaped by her experience living and working in the UK, Germany, and Singapore.
Farhaz Miah

Farhaz Miah

QuadReal

Vice President, European Research & Strategy

Farhaz Miah joined QuadReal in August 2022 as Vice President, European Research & Strategy. He is responsible for researching investment transactions and strategies, exploring sector trends and identifying geographies of opportunity in Europe. With over 13 years of experience in established real estate research teams, Farhaz brings valuable expertise in research-driven investment strategies to QuadReal. He was previously the Head of Research, Europe at Hines where he led efforts focused on capital raising, deal underwriting, investment strategy and thought leadership. Prior to that role, Farhaz held senior positions with DWS (formerly Deutsche Asset Management) and started his career at Preqin. Farhaz holds a Master’s of Science in Economic History from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Central Lancashire.   

Harry Cooke

Harry Cooke

Church Commissioners for England

Head of Analysis, Real Estate

Harry Cooke is the Head of Analysis for the Real Estate portfolio of the Church Commissioners for England, which is the Church of England's c.£11bn endowment fund. He is responsible for investment analysis and leads on portfolio management and strategic planning for the Real Estate assets of over £2bn. Prior to joining the fund in 2024, Harry held various roles across Real Estate investment and financing, including time at Barclays, Quintain and Long Harbour. Harry is a CFA Charterholder.
James Sivyer

James Sivyer

Redington

Vice President, Private Markets

James Sivyer, CFA is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in the investment industry. Currently serving as the Vice President of Private Markets at Redington, he joined the company in April 2023. In this role, James is responsible for leading and managing private market investments, leveraging his expertise to drive strategic growth and deliver exceptional results. Prior to his current position, James worked as an Investment Analyst at Addlewood Investment Advisors, where he honed his analytical skills and gained valuable insights into the financial markets. He also served as the Head of Investor Research at HFM Global, where he played a pivotal role in providing valuable research and insights to investors. With a strong background in research and analysis, James has made significant contributions throughout his career. He holds the prestigious CFA designation, further demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the field. James' dedication, expertise, and leadership make him a valuable asset in the investment industry

Jay Drexler

Jay Drexler

Oxford Properties

Head of European Asset Management - Office, Retail and Life Science

Jay Drexler is Head of European Asset Management Office, Retail and Life Science at Oxford Properties. Drexler has over 18 years of experience in real estate management, development and investment, including four years in the European market. He currently leads the Asset Management of Oxford’s 6$bn European Office, Retail and Life Science portfolio, overseeing significant projects such as the redevelopment of the Das Center in Berlin. Prior to his current role, he spearheaded the commercial arm of Oxford's Retail business in North America, focusing on superregional shopping centers and luxury retail. He managed a 13 million square foot portfolio valued at approximately 8$bn. Throughout his career, he has been involved in over 10bn worth of real estate development, leasing, investment and finance transactions. His expertise spans across various facets of the industry, making him a well-respected figure in real estate. Drexler holds an Honors BA in Urban Development from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. His commitment to excellence and innovative approach has consistently driven growth and value for stakeholders.
Jenny Harbord

Jenny Harbord

Lane Clark & Peacock

Head of Real Assets

John Hawinkels

John Hawinkels

StepStone Group

Vice President, Real Estate

Mr. Hawinkels is a Vice President in the StepStone Group real estate team. Prior to joining StepStone, Mr Hawinkels was a senior investment analyst at Catalyst Fund Managers, working for their global listed real estate hedge fund. Before that he worked for Green Street in their advisory and consulting team as well as Liberty Living in their investment team. Mr Hawinkels received his BS (Hons) from the University of Cape Town and is a CFA charterholder.
Lee Marshall

Lee Marshall

Pension Protection Fund

Head of Real Estate

Lee Marshall is Head of Real Estate for the Pension Protection Fund, based in London. He joined the PPF in 2020 and is responsible for all aspects of strategy and execution relating the to the PPF’s c.£2bn of global real estate investments. Lee previously spent 13yrs as a fund manager in the indirect real estate teams at Aviva Investors and LaSalle Investment Management, working with a range of pension fund clients in delivering global real estate investment solutions including launching LaSalle's flagship multi strategy global real estate fund. Prior to this, Lee held research and portfolio analysis roles with IPD (now MSCI) and CBRE Global Investors. Lee holds a BSc in biochemistry from Imperial College London.
Manuel Dusina

Manuel Dusina

Phoenix Group

Head of Real Assets, Private Markets

Manuel is Head of Real Assets, Private Markets leading a team responsible for the origination and execution of infrastructure, real estate and public sector investments for Phoenix Group. Prior to joining Phoenix Group, Manuel was at Scottish Widows in the Loan Investments team in London, where he was a Director, responsible for originating and executing infrastructure transactions. Previously, he worked at Lloyds Bank in London as part of the Infrastructure and Energy team. Manuel also held positions at Standard & Poor’s and the European Investment Bank. Manuel received a Master in Finance and Monetary Policy from the University of Brescia
Marija Simpraga

Marija Simpraga

People’s Partnership

Co-Head of Real Assets

Marija is Co-Head of Real Assets at People’s Partnership, leading strategy and research across infrastructure and real estate. She specialises in portfolio structuring and manager selection, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver robust, value-driven solutions aligned with long-term investment objectives. Prior to People’s Partnership, Marija worked at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), where she oversaw LGIM’s view formation and thought leadership on infrastructure investment opportunities, as well as contributing to fund strategy and the development of new investment products. Marija graduated with an MSc from London School of Economics and was awarded CFA charter in 2016.
Matthew Forward

Matthew Forward

NEST

Senior Investment Manager, Real Estate

Matthew Forward is the Senior Investment Manager of Real Estate at Nest, where he is responsible for overseeing the scheme's growing real estate portfolio. He joined Nest in 2025 and previously spent 10 years at LaSalle Investment Management as Portfolio Manager. He has a BSC Hons in Business Administration BBA from University of Bath and is a CFA charterholder.
Oliver Creasey

Oliver Creasey

Quilter Cheviot

Head of Property Research

Oliver is the Head of Property Research at Quilter Cheviot Ltd in London, a position held since September 2017. He has extensive experience in investment management, financial markets, and equity research, with a strong focus on real estate and global asset management. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Associate at Green Street Advisors from December 2014 to September 2017, where he further developed his analytical and research skills in the financial markets and real estate sectors.
Per Wimmer

Per Wimmer

Wimmer Family Office

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Per Wimmer is a global financier, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of Wimmer Financial, an investment bank specializing in global real estate, natural resources, and industrials. In 2020, Wimmer Financial won the REFI Awards for Real Estate Investment Bank of the Year. Per also runs Wimmer Family Office, which focuses on wealth preservation and fund allocations. In 2019, Wimmer Family Office won the Best Family Office award and was nominated for the Best International Discretionary Fund Manager award. Per is also a well-respected member of the international finance community, holding fellowships at the New York Explorer's Club and The Scientific Exploration Society. Despite his success in finance, Per is perhaps best known for his adventurous spirit and his achievements outside of finance. He is an astronaut and adventurer, who is expected to be the first private Dane in space. He is also a Founding Astronaut with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic. 

Reena Malharkar

Reena Malharkar

Phoenix Group

Head of Manager Research & Selection

Reena has over 20 years’ of global experience in investments across wealth, pensions and insurance. She was Head of Portfolio Management at Legal & General Assurance before joining the Phoenix Group in 2020. She is now a Senior Member of the Strategic Partnerships & Research team in Phoenix Asset Management, responsible for Strategic Relationships and Implementation of the Policyholder and Shareholder Investment Strategy across £270 bn of Assets through multiple asset management partners. Over the last 5 years Reena has been extensively involved in driving forward Phoenix’s Private Markets initiative across both PE & Private Credit assets. Reena has an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and is a CAIA charter holder.
Robert Holl

Robert Holl

Wellcome Trust

Principal

Robert Holl is a Principal in the Investment Division at the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation committed to improving human health and funded from a £38 billion global unconstrained investment portfolio. He is responsible for their Commercial Property investments and has experience across direct and indirect assets across a range of property sectors including strategic land, life sciences, student accommodation, and hotels in private and public markets. Robert join Wellcome in 2012, he is a CFA charterholder and qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte at the start of his career.
Steven Grahame

Steven Grahame

Hymans Robertson

Senior Investment Research Consultant

Steven Grahame has over 20 years of institutional investment management experience and is an advisor to LGPS funds and Pools. Steven founded his own real estate fund management firm, investing in both private and public markets. Earlier in his career he was a Senior Consultant to a range of institutional and sovereign wealth funds within real assets. He has both an auditable investment track record and has successfully advised on managing, buying and selling of large commercial and residential portfolios. He started his career as a portfolio manager and research analyst for Knight Frank before joining investment banking for ABN AMRO and UBS becoming a portfolio manager for multi-asset portfolios. He is an MSc graduate in Real Estate, Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics.
Thomas Symons

Thomas Symons

WTW

Director, Portfolio Manager - Real Assets

Thomas is a Director at WTW and a Real Assets Portfolio Manager of the firm's Secure Income funds range. These funds invest in predominantly income-generating, core real assets in the UK and Europe across infrastructure, real estate and real asset debt. In addition to his portfolio management responsibilities, Thomas maintains an active research role as part of the Real Assets team and through his role as Global Head of Listed Real Assets; originating, underwriting and monitoring investment opportunities globally as well as advising clients on their real assets exposure and allocations. Thomas joined WTW in August 2013, previously having spent time in Sales and Marketing at BNP Paribas Investment Partners. Thomas is a CFA charterholder and graduated in International Management and French from the University of Bath.
Tom Goodwin

Tom Goodwin

Mercer

Principal - Lead Real Estate Investment Specialist

Tom Goodwin, CFA is a Principal and Lead Specialist in Real Estate Alternatives at Mercer. With a focus on European and UK real estate strategies, he has excelled in investment and research coverage, particularly in long-income and real estate debt. Tom's expertise has been honed through his tenure at Mercer since 2014, where he obtained the IMC and CFA designation. His leadership as a Senior Real Estate Investment Research Specialist and now as a Principal showcases his dedication to delivering top-tier solutions in the real estate investment landscape. Tom's innovative approach and strategic insights make him a valuable asset in the world of alternative investments.
Victoria Stanley

Victoria Stanley

AustralianSuper

Senior Investment Director, European Real Assets

Vicky joined AustralianSuper’s London-based Real Assets team in May 2021 with a remit to identify opportunities to grow the Fund’s c £30bn Real Assets portfolio (as of 31 March 2025). Over two decades, Vicky has developed deep expertise in commercial and residential real estate. Prior to AustralianSuper, Vicky ran Invesco’s £750 million UK Residential Fund strategy; and prior to this grew £32m of Alternatives seed equity into c.£350m AUM, building one of the earliest UK residential investment platforms. At AustralianSuper, her cross-sector and investment management expertise focuses on actively managing and scaling the Fund’s real estate investment platforms. Vicky is a Board Director on several of AustralianSuper’s European investments. AustralianSuper invests in high-quality real assets and specialist management teams that offer stable income streams and long-term value appreciation in addition to being carbon zero or with a pathway to achieving this target. AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest superannuation (pension) fund, and top 20 pension fund globally with more than £175bn in member assets under management, on behalf of more than 3.5 million Australians.
William Dinning

William Dinning

W1M

Chief Investment Officer

Bill joined the company in August 2017 and in 2019 was appointed Chief Investment Officer. He is also chairman of the Asset Allocation Committee and a member of the Management Committee. Bill was previously Head of Investment Strategy at Coal Pension Trustees, helping to run the £20 billion Coal Industry pension schemes. Prior to that he had the same job title at Kames Capital in Edinburgh where he was responsible for managing several different funds and client mandates. He began his career with investment bank PaineWebber and subsequently worked for investment banks Merrill Lynch and UBS Warburg in a variety of research roles in London, New York and Hong Kong. He has MA degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Trinity College, Oxford and in American Government from Georgetown University, Washington DC.
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Key Discussion Topics

Forging New Trails in European Real Estate Markets

After a turbulent period, inflation falls and central banks’ interest rates steady welcoming a turnaround for European commercial real estate markets. Industry leaders share their perspectives on real estate trends that are paving new pathways across housing, hospitality, office, logistics, retail, ESG frameworks, and beyond.

The Funding Gap for European Real Estate Debt

How are lending conditions shifting as we look ahead to 2026? Are you approaching debt differently given the current economic environment? Where does the market stand in terms of transaction volume, availability, and cost? How are allocators utilizing real estate debt strategies to mitigate risk and diversify their real estate portfolios? How can a blend of real estate debt and equity create value for investors?

Residential Markets Across the Continent

How are housing markets performing across Europe? Which geographic regions are outperforming? What can outperformance be attributed to in the current geopolitical atmosphere? Large cities have faced severe housing shortages as investors remain interested in residential assets. Increased mortgage rates and house prices have forced potential homeowners into the rental market generating a significant increase in rental homes. What are investors predicting for the next chapter of housing in Europe?

The Modernization of Office

The office sector has quickly adapted to remote work and corporate digitalization across the globe. How are European real estate investors approaching the office sector? How is quality outweighing quantity? Will buildings with a positive ESG balance be the new norm? How are you modernizing office properties? What alternative uses are being implemented in office assets?

European Industrial and Logistics Market Update

The industrial and logistics markets have continued to experience a slow and steady increase in occupier activity as the supply of properties remains limited. How will supply pressure affect the market in 2026? How are price valuations in the current economic environment? Which geographic regions across Europe are delivering strong returns in the logistics and industrial sectors?

360 View of Real Estate Portfolio Construction

Given the current economic environment, how are supply and demand impacting your investment strategy? Where do you see opportunities in this market? Do you expect to see changes to the way investors set benchmarks for their portfolios? What do you see as the biggest risks to portfolios and how can investors mitigate these? What real estate asset classes should be leveraged to diversify your portfolio?

Niche Real Estate Strategies to Consider

Niche asset classes within the real estate space have generated stable returns for investors over the last five years. Real estate alternative strategies like manufactured housing, life sciences, student housing, selfstorage facilities, data centers, film & television production studios, senior housing, cold storage, and medical office buildings, among others, have gained increased attention by investors. Data centers have become one of the top ten real estate assets to invest in. How will these niche markets perform in the years to come?

Hospitality Development Across Europe

Private wealth investors are fueling the development of hotel markets across Europe. Over €3 billion has been invested into ultra-luxury London hotels alone since 2020. Is the appetite for this market sustainable? What are investors and developers doing to improve existing assets and refine new construction projects? How is the hospitality sector performing in different geographic regions across the continent?

Top 5 Real Estate Trends for 2026

Join us as we close out this dynamic day as our real estate industry leaders share their critical perspectives on the future of real estate markets and which top trends to monitor in the months ahead. Will office make a recovery, are we in a new wave of retail, what’s next for residential…?

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