Almacantar

Mike has long been one of the key players in the Central London property market. Prior to founding Almacantar in 2009, Mike was previously an Executive Board Director at Land Securities plc. where he led a team of over 200 people responsible for the London and Strategic Land portfolios. Before this, Mike spent five years as Head of Leasing and Marketing at Canary Wharf Group, delivering transactions totalling 9.3m sq ft.

Outside real estate Mike is a Patron of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, a Governor of Southbank Centre Ltd, a Non-Executive Director of Martin’s Properties and a key supporter of London’s Air Ambulance.

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Originally joining Almacantar as Strategy Director in 2009, Jonathan became Finance Director in 2013, taking responsibility for all elements of the company’s finance function including reporting, corporate finance, treasury, tax and investor relations.

A qualified Chartered Surveyor, he started his career in 1989 with Edward Erdman and DTZ, advising on Central London development projects and large corporate occupiers.

He went on to become a real estate equity analyst with both Cazenove and ABN Amro, where he attained Starmine’s top ranking for UK stock picking and earnings forecasting in 2004 and 2005.

Responsible for the development functions at Almacantar, Kathrin, a qualified Chartered Surveyor, draws on her 25 years’ experience of mixed-use schemes in London and her in-depth understanding of the market to provide bespoke solutions for complex projects.

As Executive Director she handles the management of the company’s entire portfolio and oversees all development activities including site assembly, planning, design, construction, residential marketing and sales.

Prior to joining Almacantar in 2012, Kathrin was Development Director at Land Securities where she worked on a range of transformational developments including One New Change, Wellington House and 20 Fenchurch Street.

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A Chartered Surveyor with 25 years’ experience in fund and asset management in the London and UK markets, Harry oversees the handling of Almacantar’s investments and assets and the commercial leasing of the company’s pipeline developments.

Before joining Almacantar as Asset Director in 2011, he spent five years with real estate fund managers Invista, running the HBOS fund management team, responsible for £2.4bn of UK assets, and the company’s £2bn office sector portfolio in Central London and the UK.

Prior to that, Harry worked with property advisors including Jones Lang LaSalle, CB Hillier Parker and Healey & Baker in various investment agent and valuation roles. He holds a degree in Theology from Oxford University and a Masters in Land Management from Reading University.

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Jonathan joined Almacantar in 2016, bringing over 30 years of experience in the development and leasing of mixed-use sites in Central London – both as an advisor and principal. Formerly responsible for the West End leasing teams at JLL and DTZ, he was also Head of Asset and Property Management for the London Office Portfolio at Land Securities. He has held senior posts for industry bodies including the Westminster Property Association, the Office Agents Society, and the BCO Research Board.

Gavin has a wealth of experience guiding the successful execution of projects throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility through to delivery and occupation. Prior to joining Almacantar in 2016, Gavin spent a decade at M3 Consulting working on numerous projects from small fit-outs through to large-scale mixed-use schemes including 100 Liverpool Street, Broadgate Circle, 5 Broadgate, One Carter Lane, 199 Bishopsgate and Streatham Hub. A Civil Engineer by background, he began his career in consultancy on various brownfield mixed-use regeneration and infrastructure projects around the UK.

James joined Almacantar in 2012 and has since led the transformation of Centre Point and supported Marble Arch Place through planning and delivery. James now leads the extensive project team working to deliver new once-in-a-generation commercial masterplans for Almacantar in Central London.

Prior to Almacantar, James was a Project Manager for Land Securities in its London Portfolio. Working on high-profile residential and commercial developments such as Victoria Transport Interchange, Wellington House and Kingsgate House, he has led teams on all aspects of construction and stakeholder management to deliver exceptional results. A Chartered Surveyor by background, James previously worked for Jones Lang LaSalle delivering schemes for occupier and investor clients including Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, SWIP and Sun Microsystems.

Chris joined Almacantar in 2016 from Arcadis where he led its London Residential and Commercial Project Management teams. His role included the management of all aspects of construction – from inception to completion – of Land Securities’ flagship developments Kingsgate and 62 Buckingham Gate in Victoria. A Chartered Surveyor by background, his successful delivery of highly complex schemes for Arcadis and Almacantar has given him significant expertise in development, post-contract project management, project controls and contract administration, as well as a deep understanding of the London market.

Caroline specialises in the planning, design and delivery of large-scale mixed-use projects, bringing diverse stakeholders together to unlock a site’s maximum potential. Before joining Almacantar in 2018, she spent 12 years at the Aga Khan University where she managed the establishment of new sites across East Africa and South Asia, including a 3,200-acre regional campus and ‘university town’ in Tanzania and a 600-bed Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Uganda. Caroline holds a degree in Urban Studies from Brown University and a Masters in Urban Planning from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

Brooke joined Almacantar as a graduate in 2016 and became a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2018. She now works across development and asset management, with experience spanning planning, design, construction, asset management and retail operations. She has played a key role on major mixed-use projects, including Marble Arch Place, and is currently underwriting new investment and development opportunities.

Alongside her project responsibilities, Brooke runs Almacantar’s internship and work-experience programme, helping young people access and understand the breadth of career opportunities within the property industry. Brooke remains an active member of both the RICS and the Livery, promoting inclusive entry into real estate and strengthening the next generation of talent.

Ria joined Almacantar in 2017 and obtained her chartership in 2019. Immersed in all aspects of the Central London property sector, she has been involved in Almacantar’s most complex projects – most notably Marble Arch Place where she has taken responsibility for managing the planning and legal obligations relating to the scheme. Holder of a first-class Masters degree in Planning and Real Estate, she is also involved in reviewing the viability of new development opportunities.

Peter has overall responsibility for the legal function at Almacantar and is also company secretary for the Group.

Prior to joining Almacantar, Peter was a corporate lawyer in the London office of international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, where he also spent time on secondment at Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas.

Peter holds a BSc from the University of Bristol and a GDL and LPC from BPP University.

Before joining Almacantar, Linda spent more than 20 years at Dechert LLP, acting for property developers, funds and occupiers on large-scale commercial acquisitions, development projects and general asset management. At Almacantar, she is responsible for the instruction, coordination and supervision of the company’s external legal advisors and manages the legal aspects of its property portfolio. A graduate in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, she was admitted as a solicitor in 1993.

Lottie oversees sales at The Bryanston, Hyde Park, Almacantar’s flagship residential development within Marble Arch Place. She leads a best-in-class sales campaign targeting a global UHNW audience, curating the buyer experience from first introduction to completion and managing complex negotiations. Working closely with the project management, marketing and development teams, she ensures excellence across every stage of the project. Lottie began her career at Savills, specialising in the sale of some of the finest country houses and estates in the Home Counties to high-profile international buyers.

Before joining in 2018 James was Head of London Sales for a boutique residential property developer based in Covent Garden. At Almacantar he manages sales activity for one of the company’s most prestigious residential projects – Centre Point Residences – where he has transacted at an average level of £3,000 per square foot, adding measurable value to the area. James started his property career at Knight Frank, where he managed his own area in Guildford.

Dawid joined Almacantar in May 2017 after gaining a first-class degree in International Business. His initial responsibility was for the analysis of the company’s residential portfolio, providing insights to help drive sales strategies. Dawid then became involved in Almacantar’s boutique residential development at Lyons Place, leading on sales until the scheme successfully sold out in 2023. He now continues to play a key role in sales at the company’s flagship development, The Bryanston, Hyde Park. He takes particular pride in providing an exceptional customer experience by ensuring each viewing is individually tailored to the potential buyer.

Rachel joined Almacantar in 2018 from CBRE where she advised major developers including St George, Berkeley and CIT on the creation and execution of strategic and forward-thinking sales and marketing plans. This saw her involved - from planning to post-launch - in the marketing of some of London’s most high-profile developments including London Dock, One Blackfriars and Nine Elms Point. As Almacantar’s Marketing Director Rachel drives sales leads across the portfolio – residential, retail and office – by devising and conducting innovative and tactically astute marketing strategies.

Charlie oversees Almacantar’s digital strategies, leading on the company’s social media output and supporting all of its marketing communications and event management activities. Since joining Almacantar in July 2018, she has become integral to the design, delivery and execution of the marketing plan for each development. She holds a degree in Business and Marketing Management from Oxford Brookes University.