UK property consultancy Bidwells has appointed Mark Callender from Schroders as a research partner.
He joins from Schroders, where he was head of real estate research on European property markets, helping set the top-down market strategy for a number of Schroders’ funds.
Prior to joining Schroders in 2006, Callender was the research director for the Investment Property Databank Index (IPD) and was the chief economist at the Housebuilders Federation.
He brings with him a wealth of experience working in the high-growth science and technology sectors, as well as research expertise in urban economics, sustainability, and impact investing.
Mark Callender, research partners at Bidwells, said: ‘Bidwells is at the forefront of industry in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, which is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of high-growth businesses. The company’s research and data are crucial to clients in their decision making and have already contributed to helping shape a more favourable policy environment for businesses operating in the Arc.‘
Sue Foxley, research director at Bidwells, added: ‘Bidwells are at the forefront of key growth sectors of the economy including science,tech, and renewables across the UK. I am proud that our research team is working with the leading owners, investors and developers in these markets to provide data driven insights view to inform decision making. I have known Mark for a long time and his appointment, with the experience he brings across commercial, residential and sustainability projects, will enable us to build on our understanding of these dynamic markets, as well as further influence political support for harnessing the vast potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.’
The hire is part of Bidwells’ wider focus on high-growth sectors such as renewable energy, science and technology, and natural capital markets.
Callender will focus on the commercial markets across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, including driving research on the region’s science and technology clusters.
He will also develop insights about residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments, especially in terms of how they work together to deliver growth.
