6th Annual Real Estate Europe Forum

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. 

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 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. 

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.   

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