Experience

THE EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL (GROUP) LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Estates

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Leading a team focussed on the asset management of a portfolio of brands totalling approx 1000 stores with a rent roll of over £70m. Actively focused on lease negotiations and maximising opportunities. Leading a team focussed on the asset management of a portfolio of brands totalling approx 1000 stores with a rent roll of over £70m. Actively focused on lease negotiations and maximising opportunities.



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Of Portfolio Management

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2019

  Leading internal property asset management team of 5 for EMEA portfolio of approx 500 stores, over £100m occupancy costs & £1m+ fee budget. Now extending remit to include EMEA equity estate. Portfolio & renovation planning - creating 3 year strategic plans. Reshaping portfolio – strategically securing longer leases in key locations and agreeing strategy for those stores not part of the longer term plan, including relocating to more profitable locations. Overseen 2 disposal projects. Overseen projects to transfer packages of stores to franchisees. Regeared lease on Support Centre saving £3.5m over the term of the lease. Typical annual savings of £1m vs budgeted occupancy costs. Developing relations with key landlords. Motivating and developing Partners within the Estates team, providing strategic direction and support. Show less



Workman LLP

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2007

  Associate and lead of London’s retail management team, managing 2 shopping centres and a number of multi tenanted office buildings. Close client liaison, managing on-site staff, contractors and consultants. Associate and lead of London’s retail management team, managing 2 shopping centres and a number of multi tenanted office buildings. Close client liaison, managing on-site staff, contractors and consultants.



Nelson Bakewell

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Divisional Director

  • Nov 1999 - Nov 2005

  Divisional Director within Portfolio Management Department, leading a team of 4 surveyors plus ancillary staff dealing with all aspects of property management for a single major institutional client, managing approximately £1.8 billion mixed portfolio. Close client liaison and contract management. Successful in twice renewing management contract. Divisional Director within Portfolio Management Department, leading a team of 4 surveyors plus ancillary staff dealing with all aspects of property management for a single major institutional client, managing approximately £1.8 billion mixed portfolio. Close client liaison and contract management. Successful in twice renewing management contract.