Praxis, the vertically integrated UK real estate platform, has announced the appointments of Andrew Robinson as managing director - capital markets and Rosamund King as chief people officer.
Robinson brings over 20 years of relevant capital markets experience to Praxis, tasked with developing the firm’s fundraising strategy. He will work closely with Graham Barnes, managing director - strategic partnerships, who joined earlier this year, leveraging their combined experience to broaden and deepen the range of capital partners at Praxis’ disposal in support of its growth strategy.
He joins from Resolution Property, where he was managing director, capital markets & investments, leading the firm’s fundraising strategy, following a stint as an investment director at Lipton Rogers Developments.
He started his career at Morgan Stanley where he spent 16 years, initially in the investment banking division before establishing the Alternative Investment Partners Real Estate platform, playing a central role in raising $1.5bn for value add and opportunistic strategies.
Robinson said: 'The conditions are optimal to pursue Praxis’ ambitious growth plans and I’m excited to bring my expertise to bear and play a meaningful role in achieving these goals.'
King has taken on the newly created role of chief people officer, joining the five-strong Group Board led by CEO Mark Harrison, with responsibility for all people functions across the business and implementing a strategic HR framework for Praxis.
She has over 15 years’ experience leading the people agenda, starting her career specialising in financial services recruitment and with subsequent senior roles in banking and professional services.
King said: 'It’s hugely exciting to take on this role during a period of rapid expansion, leading initiatives that drive employee engagement and performance, whilst promoting an environment for people to develop their careers that cements Praxis as a destination for top talent.'
James Hewitt, COO of Praxis, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Andrew and Rosamund to the team as we position the business to take advantage of our strong pipeline of identified opportunities across the UK commercial real estate market.'
Praxis was advised by Keen Partners in relation to the appointment of Robinson and by Frazer Jones in relation to the appointment of King.
