Alex has been with DTRE since 2014, joining from Bonsors in Kingston. A member of the Office Leasing team, he specialises in landlord-focused leasing across the South-East. Significant deals he has been involved with include Interchange in Croydon, a 180,000 sq ft space, and Greenwood in Bracknell. It’s all a far cry from a brief earlier career, working on (and presenting) a Gloria Hunniford TV show, when he was just 15 years old.
020 3328 9080 alex.lowdell@dtre.com
Alice joined DTRE in May 2017, having spent four years at Cushman & Wakefield. She is part of the Industrial Leasing team, undertaking both landlord and occupier work and her coverage includes much of the Southern UK, from East London through to the West Country and Wales.
Significant projects have included agreeing a 140,000 sq ft letting to Berryworld Ltd in Northfleet, a 54,000 sq ft letting to Marston’s PLC in West Thurrock and her involvement in a 47 acre land sale in Magor on behalf of Sainsbury’s. As an accessories connoisseur, Alice caused much amusement when her first deal at DTRE involved a handbag company.
020 3328 9080 alice.hampden-smith@dtre.com
Joining in 2020, and based in Manchester, Andrew heads up the North West offering at DTRE. He was previously at JLL with over 15 years’ experience working in the North West market. He has been instrumental in the success of large schemes such as Icon Manchester Airport, Logistics North Bolton and Omega Warrington. He specialises in representing investors, developers and land owners, primarily advising on the disposal of existing buildings and providing advice on new development schemes. Originally from a farming background in Northern Ireland, Andrew has a young family and plays/coaches rugby.
020 3328 9080 andrew.lynn@dtre.com
Ben was with Cushman & Wakefield before joining the DTRE Investment team in early 2017. Experienced in funding, development, disposal and acquisition, his focus with DTRE is on industrial investment across the UK. He was part of the team responsible for the £320m Powerhouse portfolio disposal and also played a key role in the disposal of two prime logistics buildings for BAPF in Banbury and Chorley at record prices. Ben is a keen skier - a veteran of slopes in France, Italy, Austria and Chile.
020 3328 9080 ben.sleath@dtre.com
Ben was previously with Jones Lang LaSalle for three years, before joining DTRE in April of 2022. He is currently completing his BSc in Real Estate Management at the University College of Estate Management. Ben has joined the Investment team, as an Investment Analyst.
Originally from Harrogate, Ben is a big sports fan, playing regular rugby and is often found on the slopes of Les 3 Vallées.
020 3328 9080 ben.waller@dtre.com
Bex recently joined DTRE after working as a Personnel and Payroll Assistant for a leading Independent School. Prior to this Bex has worked as a Private and Business EA for eight years, gaining experience in various sectors. Working within the Operations Team alongside Nancy and Tess, Bex supports the Industrial Agency team.
020 3328 9080 bex.smith@dtre.com
Charlie joined DTRE in October 2018 after three years in retail property with Nash Bond. Prior to that he earned an MSc in Real Estate at Reading University. As a member of the Industrial Leasing team, he is involved with deals in London and the South-East. He works for the most part with landlord and developer clients supporting other team members. Originally from Gloucestershire, Charlie travels extensively and also enjoys skiing, rowing and golf.
020 3328 9080 charlie.wing@dtre.com
Claudia joined DTRE in October 2021, after spending two and a half years at Vail Williams assisting with both disposal & acquisition work within London & Surrey. Prior to that she worked in South West London for a commercial agency firm called Lewis & Co. Claudia graduated from Bristol UWE in 2012 after studying Property Development & Planning.
She is part of the Industrial Leasing team, undertaking both landlord and occupier work and her coverage includes London & Southern England.
Outside of the office, Claudia can be found at the racecourse. She is also passionate about travelling & skiing.
David has over 25 years’ experience in both leasing and investment, and has been with DTRE since March 2017. He works in the Industrial team, specialising in all kinds of industrial and logistics capital markets portfolios across the UK. His major deals have included the acquisition of a £600m UK-wide industrial platform for Brockton, sold to Blackstone in 2017, and the £320m sale of the Infrared industrial fund, also to Blackstone, in 2018. Outside work, David enjoys golf, shooting, fishing, skiing and motorsport.
020 3328 9080 david.emburey@dtre.com
Originally from Colombia, David joined DTRE in May 2022 as the DTRE Facilities Supervisor. David is in charge of making sure everything in the office runs smoothly whether that’s taking stock checks, ordering supplies, liaising with suppliers or keeping everything organised. When not in the office David can be found on the football pitch or listening to salsa music with his family.
0203 328 9080 david.hurtado@dtre.com
David is a co-founder of DTRE. He and Keith Dowley have been business partners since 1995, selling their previous company to CBRE in 2006 and working there for several years before setting up DTRE in 2010. His focus is primarily on the Investment team, both in the office and industrial spheres, overseeing relationships with clients ranging from property and equity companies to institutions and high net worth individuals. As well as the UK, David has extensive experience in European markets. Outside work, he is a keen polo player.
020 3328 9080 david.turner@dtre.com
Georgia joined DTRE in September 2022 after gaining an Undergraduate Degree at the University of Bristol and a Masters in Real Estate at Reading University. Outside of the office, you will find Georgia cooking, eating pasta and pizza, playing tennis and horse riding.
020 3328 9080 georgia.bowen@dtre.com
Gez has been with DTRE since early 2018, previously with Cushman & Wakefield. He is part of the Industrial team, focusing on investment across the UK. Significant deals he has worked on have included the disposal of Birchmere Business Park in Thamesmead for over £12m, and the £17m acquisition of Reading Trade City. A native of Aberystwyth, Gez is a big rugby fan, supporting the Ospreys. He also once played a round of arrows with two-times World Professional Darts Champion Ted Hankey.
020 3328 9080 geraint.davies@dtre.com
Hannah joined DTRE in November 2018 after two years with Cushman & Wakefield. Prior to that she gained a BSc in Real Estate at the University of Reading. She works in the Office Agency team, including leasing and investment. It was the opportunity to participate in both aspects that was one of her motivators for joining, together with the chance to work for an agile, fast-growing company. Outside the office Hannah balances her social life with keeping fit, having completed a marathon and the 2018 Property Triathlon.
020 3328 9080 hannah.davies@dtre.com
Harry joined DTRE in January 2020 after two years with American Law Firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP which included a six-month secondment at InterContinental Hotels Group. Having qualified as a solicitor in Sepember 2019 he decided that the most progressive move was to a career in Real Estate. He works in the office agency team with a primary focus on investment. Originally from North Yorkshire, Harry has a love of the outdoors and is a keen sportsman playing both football and cricket.
020 3328 9080 harry.glatman@dtre.com
Hatty joined DTRE in February 2018 after working in after sales for a ski company, looking after clients in resorts such as Meribel and Verbier. Her main job now is to support Natalie on day-to-day operations, as well as marketing and communications projects. She also looks after some of the partners alongside Nancy and provides support to the wider team. Originally from Northants, Hatty grew up in Hong Kong and New York. When Hatty isn't in the office you can find her drinking rosé on the slopes.
020 3328 9080 hatty.gummer@dtre.com
A key Investment Team member, Henry joined DTRE in 2011, after several years at CBRE. His focus is mainly on regional industrial projects, as well as portfolio deals in recent years. Key projects have included the Woodside Industrial Estate in Dunstable, a £183m disposal, making it one of the biggest multi-let industrial sales ever. He also played a lead role in the £320m Powerhouse portfolio sale to Blackstone. Originally from Belfast, Henry once saw fellow countryman George Best play live. He also organises the annual DTRE overseas cycling trips.
020 3328 9080 henry.bunting@dtre.com
Jack joined the DTRE Manchester office in October 2021. Before joining DTRE, he worked at WHR Property Consultants for 4 years prior to the acquisition by Avison Young in 2017, where he spent a further 4 years. Jack plays a key role in the North West Industrial leasing team undertaking instructions on behalf of both landlord and occupier clients, particularly in the multi let and mid-box sector.
Jack is a big football fan playing weekly whilst also supporting the great Manchester United, he is also a keen skier and a well below average fair weather golfer.
0161 549 9760 jack.weatherilt@dtre.com
After studying real estate at the University of the West of England, Jake spent four years with Capita Real Estate. He has been with DTRE since the start of 2015 on the industrial leasing team, covering all of Southern England. His role encompasses advising landlords on voids, providing occupational advice to the investment team and giving development advice to landowners. Jake has an identical twin who also works in logistics and sometimes gets mistaken for him (It is a ‘logistical nightmare’).
020 3328 9080 jake.huntley@dtre.com
Previously with the CBRE capital markets team, James is now an office investment specialist with DTRE, advising clients UK-wide on acquisitions and disposals. Key projects since joining us in June 2017 have included a £112m deal for L&G for the Aker UK campus in Aberdeen. He also advised Aviva on the £30m acquisition of 100 Bristol Business Park.
020 3328 9080 james.cook@dtre.com
Jamie joined DTRE in early 2021 after two and a half years with Lambert Smith Hampton where he qualified as a surveyor in 2020. Prior to that he earned an MSc in Real Estate at Reading University. He is now part of the Industrial Investment team - focusing on opportunities across the UK.
Originally from Warwickshire, Jamie enjoys playing golf, rugby and is one of few Midlands residents who has qualified as a surf instructor.
020 3328 9080 jamie.buckingham@dtre.com
Jamie joined DTRE in 2013 after achieving a Masters in Management at Warwick Business School and a BSc in Real Estate at Oxford Brookes. He is part of the Industrial Leasing team, covering the Midlands and South-East.
Notable deals include agreeing a deal with Mercedes Grand Prix to relocate their wind tunnel to Silverstone Park, agreeing a 132,000 sq ft letting to Aston Martin in Wellesbourne and a 72,000 sq ft pre-let to Spire Healthcare PLC in Worcester. Jamie is a keen skier and golfer.
020 3328 9080 jamie.catherall@dtre.comJamie joined DTRE in 2022 by way of its acquisition of Juniper Real Estate. He now leads the Cambridge office and works in the life science and office sectors across the South East. He focusses on agency and development consultancy and clients include both landlords such as Columbia Threadneedle, Lasalle and Biomed Realty as well as occupier work for the likes of Pfizer, Sanofi and Darktrace.
Originally from Cambridge, he has worked for Allsops and Bidwells and outside work is an avid fisherman.
01223 290 245
Jamie joined DTRE in January 2019 after finishing his Masters in Real Estate. He primarily works aiding the investment teams with data analytics. Jamie has played a key part in the onboarding and ongoing maintenance of Coyote, the central platform for DTRE’s data. When not in the office Jamie enjoys skiing in the Alps.
0203 328 9080 jamie.poole@dtre.com
John has been an Equity Partner since 2010, when DTRE was launched. Previously, he was at CBRE where he rose to head of industrial investment and Holley Blake. He has a key role in the industrial investment team, specialising in portfolios and multi-let estate transactions across the UK. One of his most significant deals was the £320m Powerhouse disposal for InfraRed Capital Partners. He has also advised on four off-market ‘swap’ deals for SEGRO Plc. John lives in Hertfordshire and is a keen cyclist and skier.
020 3328 9080 john.adcock@dtre.com
Katy has over 10 years’ experience working a variety of Front of House / Hostess roles (whilst juggling her creative pursuits in acting, modelling and singing). Her fun, friendly and approachable nature seemed like a great fit joining DTRE as Front of House Executive.
Katy has a 3 year diploma in Musical Theatre (Bodywork @ Cambridge Performing Arts) and is currently pursuing her singer-songwriter career and has a huge love of animals and foodie hangouts.
Fun fact: she has recently written songs with Mutya from the Sugababes and for Peter Andre!
02033289080 katy.heffernansmith@dtre.com
Ollie Joined DTRE in August 2021, after graduating from Oxford Brookes University in June 2020, studying the BSc Real Estate Management undergraduate course. After his studies, he used the numerous lockdowns to convert a Volkswagen Transporter into a campervan to enjoy surfing and cycling around the UK. As a member of the Industrial Leasing team, he is involved with deals across the UK, with a particular focus on the Midlands Market.
0203 328 9080 ollie.withers@dtre.com
Keith co-founded DTRE with David Turner in 2010 after working together at CBRE since 2006, and having run their own business for the preceding 10 years. He specialises in all aspects of the Industrial sector, working in investment and development funding. Keith has worked closely with Key clients such as Prologis, Blackstone, Tritax Big Box REIT, Liberty Property Trust, Stoford and Bericote. His interests include skiing and rugby, and he also practises boxing for fitness.
020 3328 9080 keith.dowley@dtre.com
Maddie joined DTRE in August 2020, having spent a year at Canmoor Asset Management. Prior to that she earned an MSc in Real Estate at Oxford Brookes University. She is part of the Industrial Leasing team, undertaking landlord work which covers much of the South East, whilst also supporting the wider industrial team across the UK.
Outside of work Maddie is passionate about travel and sport and was scouted to represent South East England in athletics... many years ago.
Joining in 2017, Mark was previously at Cushman & Wakefield for 12 years, and at Knight Frank for 12 years before that. Working in the Leasing team, he specialises in representing occupiers, primarily advising retailers such as Sainsburys, Morrisons, Arcadia and Boden on building placement and acquisition. Most recently he was a key player in the acquisition of a southern distribution hub in Hatfield for Marks & Spencer. Mark is a former Chairman of the Industrial Agents Society, and is a Northampton Saints season ticket holder.
020 3328 9080 mark.webster@dtre.com
Matt is a qualified chartered surveyor with over 15 years’ experience in the life science and office sectors and joined DTRE in 2022 to head up the Life Science and Office Agency teams. He has worked in London and Cambridge where he was the Director of Leasing for Blackstone’s BioMed Realty, and was responsible for all leasing, leasing strategy and asset management across the 1,000,000 sft UK portfolio. Outside of work he has played Division 2 National League basketball and is an average skier and worse golfer.
020 3328 9080 matt.smith@dtre.com
Nancy recently joined DTRE after spending 14 years working within the property industry, gaining extensive knowledge of both Client and Agent side. For the last nine years, she worked in the Investment Team at DTZ (now Cushman & Wakefield), working for the Head of UK Investment Agency, but decided to broaden her career, taking up an exciting role at DTRE. Working within the Operations Team, Nancy helps with the day to day running of the office working closely with Natalie and Hatty, but her primary focus is to support the Partners. Nancy is passionate about animals and helping the homeless and less fortunate.
020 3328 9080 nancy.cooper@dtre.com
Natalie has form in helping to scale a company from a small to a medium-sized business, a role which she is now reprising at DTRE. She was responsible for overseeing the fit out and move into our new offices in early 2018 and an overhaul of our IT systems allowing the team to be agile and more efficient with time. Her current key roles are focused on DTRE’s infrastructure keeping up to speed with the growth of the company, including; compliance, IT, financial processes, HR and the success of the company brand. Natalie is a qualified Gymnastics Coach and once helped the British National Diving Team to perfect dive moves in the gym.
020 3328 9080 natalie.barone@dtre.com
Paul brings more than 30 years of UK and pan-European real estate and logistics experience and expertise to DTRE. He was previously EMEA Head of Real Estate at DHL Group, leading a team of 80 handling approximately 3,000 facilities under management in 100+ countries, with an annual capex budget of €1bn+. Paul also plays an important role in developing our long-term strategy in what is a particularly exciting time for logistics. In his free time, he is keen on sport, nowadays as a spectator, and on collecting fine wines.
020 3328 9080 paul.graham@dtre.com
DTRE was founded in 2010 and Richard joined soon after. With Mark Webster, he jointly runs the Industrial Leasing team. He is closely involved in all deals in this space, including the largest UK airport pre-let to date - a 210,000 sq ft Heathrow let to dnata. He also worked on the first deal to hit £6 per square foot in North-West England – to Amazon, at Omega, Warrington. Originally from Wetherby, Richard plays football and cricket, and in 2018 ran the London Marathon, raising £7k for charity.
020 3328 9080 richard.harman@dtre.com
Robert is our Head of Research and works across DTRE’s specialisms. This involves everything from collecting market data to producing market research reports, forecasting and informing the DTRE house view. Joining us in March 2017, he was previously in similar roles at Savills and BNP Paribas. Originally from Liverpool, Robert now lives in Wimbledon. He remains an Everton fan, and a keen England and Lancashire cricket enthusiast.
020 3328 9080 robert.taylor@dtre.com
Sam joined DTRE as an investment analyst in February 2021 having previously completed an extended internship at Round Hill Capital in the residential investment team. Prior to this, Sam studied Modern and Medieval Languages (Spanish and Russian) and Management Studies at the University of Cambridge.
Sam achieved a full blue in rugby league whilst at Cambridge and is also the real DTRE resident DJ, also producing music that has been signed to various record labels.
0203 328 9080 sam.parker@dtre.com
Simon joined DTRE in October 2012 to set up the Office Agency team. He started his career at Savills in 1999. Today, he works on both investment and leasing, in the M25 and Thames Valley, but also nationally. He specialises in asset management led office investment work with recent examples including The Court Haus in Richmond, Interchange in Croydon, The Bower Stockley Park and 61-63 London Road, Redhill. A motorsport aficionado, Simon has participated in several 24-hour races at the Nürburgring.
020 3328 9080 simon.glenn@dtre.com
Steph joined DTRE in January 2021 after four and a half years with Cushman & Wakefield. There she qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2019 alongside an MSc in Real Estate, having previously gained a BA in Geography from UCL. Steph's past experience includes lease advisory, office agency, hotel valuation and investment. Steph is part of the Industrial Investment team, focusing on opportunities across the UK.
Outside of the office, Steph can often be found cycling or running along the South Coast or putting her language skills to use with some Scandi Noir.
020 3328 9080 steph.lindley@dtre.com
Tess joined DTRE in May 2022 after working as a Team Assistant for a leading global Independent Investment Bank for 3 years. Prior to this, Tess has experience working in various sectors including PR & Events, and Interior Design, and has a Diploma from Quest Professional PA Programme. Tess supports both the Offices and Life Sciences Team, and Industrial Investment Team.
020 3328 9080 tess.freeman@dtre.com
Tom has been part of the DTRE Midlands and Northern leasing team since August 2016 having previously held roles at Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International. He primary role involves advising Landlord and Developer clients on the leasing of their existing facilities, as well as the acquisition of development sites across the country. Recently Tom has advised on the leasing of 300,000 sq ft at Magna Park Lutterworth at a new record rent for the scheme, negotiating a pre-let of 360,000 sq ft to a modular housebuilder in Leicestershire as well as acquiring 30 acres in Leeds city centre for a developer client.
Away from work, Tom is still playing regular rugby and enjoys skiing and watching live sport.
020 3328 9080 tom.fairlie@dtre.com
Tom joined DTRE in 2013, before which he spent three years with Savills. He’s in the Industrial Investment team and is involved in all aspects of their activities, working with clients right across the UK. His significant deals have included the £17.9m Mitre portfolio purchase for Leftfield Capital, and the £23m sale of Lineside Industrial Estate in Littlehampton on behalf of Cording. Tom is involved with all the major DTRE sporting activities, claiming to be the Yellow Jersey holder when it comes to cycling.
020 3328 9080 tom.homan@dtre.com
Tom sits in the investment team, specialising in development funding as well as the disposal and acquisition of 'Big Box Logistics'. Clients include EQTExeter, Blackstone, Ares, Hines, Tritax, M7Oxford, Cabot and Prologis.
In the last two years, Tom has been involved in several high profile logistics transactions, including the £400m acquisition of the Defender Portfolio for Blackstone, the £470m disposal of the Platform Portfolio on behalf of Prologis and the funding of Amazon, Swindon on behalf of Panattoni for £202m. Tom is a member at Burhill Golf Club and is a notorious '3-putter'.
020 3328 9080 tom.sarjant@dtre.com
Will joined DTRE in March 2022, previously working for Edmond De Rothschild Real Investment Management, where he was a Senior Investment Associate. Working on various acquisitions and realisations including acquiring a £245m Central London Estate for a Private Equity client. He is part of the Industrial Investment team, focusing on UK opportunities. Will enjoys running and playing golf with family and friends. He is also a budding chef, looking to win Master Chef one day.
020 3328 9080 will.twigden@dtre.com
