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Digby Okell is the COO for MGPA's Europe operations and in this capacity is head of the investment management operations in Europe.
Digby has over 27 years’ experience in the real estate sector and, prior to establishing MGPA, he worked in the investment management, asset management development and project management disciplines across the Lend Lease Group.
He has experience in managing investments in Asia, UK, the EU, Australia and South Africa.
He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying from Natal University in South Africa.
Digby Okell active positions
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BlackRock Property Europe Ltd.
 BlackRock Property Europe Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Global Property Advisors Ltd. (MGPA-UK) is the London office of MGPA, a private equity fund management company which is majority-owned by management. The Australian investment bank and fund manager Macquarie Bank (SY: MBL) holds the balance of ownership interest. Founded in 2004 through a joint venture between Ochtar Capital Partners and Macquarie Property, MGPA is headquartered in Bermuda with activities across Europe and Asia. The firm has offices in the UK, France, Germany and Luxembourg, as well as in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. MGPA specializes in real estate and aims to combine local expertise with global perspective. The firm manages real estate funds and investment partnerships as well as discretionary accounts. They also tailor joint ventures and co-investment deals to suit their clients' requirements. Their clientele includes institutions worldwide. | Chief Investment Officer | - |
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BlackRock Property Europe Ltd.
BlackRock Property Europe Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Global Property Advisors Ltd. (MGPA-UK) is the London office of MGPA, a private equity fund management company which is majority-owned by management. The Australian investment bank and fund manager Macquarie Bank (SY: MBL) holds the balance of ownership interest. Founded in 2004 through a joint venture between Ochtar Capital Partners and Macquarie Property, MGPA is headquartered in Bermuda with activities across Europe and Asia. The firm has offices in the UK, France, Germany and Luxembourg, as well as in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. MGPA specializes in real estate and aims to combine local expertise with global perspective. The firm manages real estate funds and investment partnerships as well as discretionary accounts. They also tailor joint ventures and co-investment deals to suit their clients' requirements. Their clientele includes institutions worldwide. | Finance |
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