Recent Appointments and Developments in Real Estate and Energy Sector

Landmark Properties, a leading developer of student housing in the US, has announced the appointment of Tom Banning as director of UK and Ireland development, as part of the company’s expansion into the region. Banning, who previously served as SVP of development at CA Ventures, will spearhead a UK-based team at Landmark Properties. With experience at Watkin Jones, Threesixty Developments, and Knightsbridge Student Housing, Banning brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.

Meanwhile, Nido, the European student accommodation platform, has appointed Carlo Matta as CEO to drive the business forward as it accelerates its growth strategy. With prior experience as president of CA Ventures’ European business and MD at Hines Europe, Matta is well-equipped to lead Nido into new markets and expand its investment and development focus in target markets.

In the energy sector, Armand Lumens has been appointed CFO of MidOcean Energy. Lumens, who most recently served as group CFO of Neptune Energy, brings over 24 years of experience at Shell to his new role. His expertise in finance and senior leadership positions will be invaluable as MidOcean Energy continues to grow and innovate in the industry.

Other key appointments in the industry include Jackie Cheung as director of ESG for Asia-Pacific and Singapore at Knight Frank, Steffen Meinshausen as head of real estate Germany at Tikehau Capital, and Summit Walia as VP, head of residential acquisitions at The RMR Group. These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles, driving growth and innovation in their organizations.

Overall, these recent appointments highlight the ongoing expansion and evolution within the real estate and energy sectors, as companies continue to strengthen their leadership teams and pursue new opportunities for growth and development.