07 May 2020

'RSM' to Sponsor The AREF Pubchat Podcast Series
– Looking beyond the COVID tunnel

We are delighted to announce 'RSM' will be the sole sponsor for our first ever podcast series. 

This new series includes five podcasts, where specialists will be looking ‘beyond the Covid-19 tunnel’ and taking a look at specific areas of the industry.

Details of the podcasts and speakers:

The AREF Pubchat Podcast Series – Looking beyond the COVID tunnel

 

Proudly sponsored by 'RSM'



This series includes five podcasts, where specialists discuss issues ‘beyond the Covid-19 tunnel’ and look at specific areas of the industry.

Details of the podcasts and speakers:

Podcast #1 - A candid discussion on the way forward for Logistics/Industrial
Recorded: 14 May 2020

Speakers:
Chair: Kevin Aitchison, CEO, Knight Frank Investment Management (AREF Man Com)
Nick Smith, Fund Manager Airport Industrial Fund, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Tim Legge, Fund Manager, Tritax Property Income Fund
Ian Henderson, Group Property Director, Wincanton
Richard Bains, Managing Director, Chancerygate


Podcast #2 - A candid discussion on the way forward for Offices (London and Regional)
Recorded: 21 May 2020

Speakers:
Chair: Kevin Aitchison, CEO, Knight Frank Investment Management (AREF Man Com)
Kerri Hunter, Fund Manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Marcus Geddes, Head of Property, Land Securities
Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, Knight Frank
David Kaiser, Head of Real Estate, UK and Ireland, WeWork

 

Podcast #3 - A candid discussion on the way forward for Retail & Leisure
Recorded: 27 May 2020

Speakers:
Chair: Kevin Aitchison, CEO of Knight Frank Investment Management (AREF Man Com)
Ed James, Director & General Counsel, The Bannatyne Group
Isabelle Hease, Head of Research and Analytics, Ellandi
Matt Soffair, Research Manager, Retail and Leisure Real Assets, The Leisure Fund, L&GIM
Paul Newman, Partner, Head of Leisure & Hospitality, RSM UK


Podcast #4 - A candid discussion on the way forward for Residential
Recorded: 4 June 2020

Speakers:
Chair: Ian Mason, Portfolio Manager, AEW (AREF Board)
Christopher Saunders, Fund Manager of COLIV Fund, DTZ Investors
Jennifer Murray, Senior Manager - Product Development, Homes England
Tom Ball, Chief Financial Officer, Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited
Edward Clough, Investment & Operations Director, Octopus Real Estate
Nick Hayes, Group Property Director, Unite Students


Podcast #5 - A candid discussion on the financial implications of COVID-19
Recorded: 11 June 2020

Speakers:
Chair: Paul Richards, CEO, AREF
Anthony Shayle (ex UBS and Chair of AREF Public Affairs Committee)
Peter Cosmetatos, CEO, CREFCE
Matt Oakley, Head of UK and European Resarch Team, Savills

 

A special thank you to all our speakers who took part in the series.

 

Proudly sponsored by:

 

Author

Clare Whyte

Clare Whyte

Head of Marketing & Events, AREF

Clare is responsible for all aspects of the planning, development and execution of the marketing strategy for AREF. 

Clare leads on event management, liaising with committees and members to schedule, plan and deliver an effective events calendar for the association.  She also has overall responsibility for brand, as well as the design, development and production of marketing across both digital and offline channels, including the website.