Quadrant, Newland Capital Partners, Hines, CBRE IM, Trammell Crow Company, Candour, 3i Infrastructure, ICG, Host, Retirement Villages Group
3i Infrastructure — Andrew Sykes has been appointed independent non-executive director and chair designate, where he will join the management engagement, nomination and remuneration committees before succeeding Richard Laing as chair on 1 January 2027. Sykes joins from Intermediate Capital Group, where he has served as a director since 2018 and previously held the role of interim chair. With over 30 years of experience, he also spent 26 years at Schroders, where he established an extensive track record in investment trusts and financial services. In his new role, he will support 3i Infrastructure‘s target of executing strategic objectives and generating long-term sustainable returns for shareholders. Sykes also previously served as chairman of Smith & Williamson and SVG Capital.
Trammell Crow Company — Dan Rees has been appointed as head of UK logistics, where he will lead the firm’s UK logistics strategy across capital origination, partnerships and development oversight. Rees joins from Candour, a workspace development partner he co-founded and which was acquired by Trammell Crow Company in 2023. With over 20 years of experience, he held previous senior roles at Orion Capital Managers and Brockton Capital. In his new role, he will support Trammell Crow Company‘s target of scaling its logistics platform and deploying further resources into core UK markets as the business builds on its existing industrial pipeline. Tim Bradshaw has been appointed as vice president, development management, where he will oversee logistics and industrial developments from feasibility through to construction completion. Bradshaw joins from Bridge Industrial, where he served in a senior development role, and previously held the role of senior development manager at Oxenwood Real Estate. In his new role, he will support Trammell Crow Company‘s target of ensuring consistent, high-quality execution and delivery certainty as the firm continues to selectively deploy capital in the UK logistics market.
Hines — Samantha Hollex has been appointed as managing director, Aparto operations – Europe, where she will lead operations for the firm’s PBSA property management platform and partner with local teams to deliver a hospitality-led resident experience. Hollex joins from Host, where she served as director of operations and led marketing, commercial strategy and business development for PBSA and co-living platforms. In her new role, she will support Hines‘s target of strengthening its leadership bench to capture emerging opportunities within the European real assets market. Laura Wilson-Brown has been appointed as managing director, asset management – Western Europe, where she will lead asset management for all new acquisitions and existing assets across France, the UK and Ireland. Wilson-Brown joins from CBRE IM, where she served as head of asset management UK and held several senior leadership roles. In her new role, she will support Hines‘s target of delivering superior service and long-term value to occupiers as operational excellence becomes the primary driver of performance.
Quadrant — Quadrant has appointed Will Rowson and Albert Ganyushin to its newly created non-executive advisory board, where they will provide expertise and contacts to support the firm’s strategic growth and development. Rowson joins from Newland Capital Partners, where he was the founder of the London-based advisory firm, and previously held the role of chief executive officer at Global Student Accommodation. With over 40 years of experience, he also spent several years at CBRE Investment Management and Hodes Weill, where he established a track record in real estate investment strategy and equity raising. Ganyushin joins from his roles as chairman of two LSE-listed technology businesses, and previously held the role of head of international listings at Euronext and the New York Stock Exchange. With over 30 years of experience, he also spent time at Deutsche Bank and Dr Peters Group. In their new roles, they will support Quadrant’s target of scaling its business and broadening its capabilities as the firm seeks to develop its asset management and development portfolio.
Seaside LNG — Douglas Shanda has been appointed as chief executive officer to lead the integrated LNG bunkering platform, where he will drive strategic growth and business development. Shanda joins from Mexico Pacific, where he served as president and chief executive officer, and previously held the role of senior vice president of operations at Cheniere Energy. In his new role, he will support Seaside LNG‘s target of expanding its integrated shoreside liquefaction and bunkering capabilities as maritime demand for cleaner fuel accelerates. Jason Owens has been appointed as chief operating officer, where he will oversee project execution, construction planning and safety for the firm’s delivery systems. Owens joins from the global oil and gas infrastructure sector, where he served in senior leadership roles overseeing large-scale domestic and international projects. In his new role, he will support Seaside LNG‘s target of advancing integrated LNG delivery capabilities across the US. Andrew Bonnarens has been appointed as chief financial officer, where he will provide financial leadership and capital strategy. Bonnarens joins from the energy infrastructure finance sector, where he served as a senior executive managing complex capital structures. In his new role, he will support Seaside LNG‘s target of continuing its fleet expansion and market growth across North America. Bryan Frey has been appointed as chief commercial officer, where he will lead commercial development strategy and supply marketing. Frey joins from Freeport LNG, where he served as a senior commercial executive, and previously held the role of director at Macquarie Energy. He also spent several years at Marathon Oil and El Paso Global LNG, where he established a track record in energy commodities. In his new role, he will support Seaside LNG‘s target of driving long-term revenue growth.
Host — Stewart Moore has been appointed as chief executive officer, where he will lead the platform’s expansion across build‑to‑rent, co‑living and wider living sectors. Moore joins from Retirement Villages Group, where he was a member of the executive team, and previously played a central role in scaling CRM Students into one of Europe’s largest student accommodation operators before its institutional sale. In his new role, he will support Host‘s target of diversifying its footprint into multi-family homes and co-living while delivering operational rigour and brand clarity for developers and institutional owners.
