– UK, Exeter – GCP Student Living PLC (LON: DIGS), the only UK REIT focused on modern, purpose-built private student accommodation in and around London, today announced the appointment of Russell Chambers to its Board as an independent non-executive Director, effective from 1 February 2021. He will also join the Audit and Risk, Management Engagement, Remuneration.
“We are delighted that Russell Chambers is joining us and look forward to his contribution to the development of the Company”. said Board Chairman, David Hunter.
About Russell Chambers
Mr Chambers is an investment banker with 35 years of experience advising companies and boards on various strategic priorities including mergers and acquisitions and raising capital in the debt and equity markets.
Mr. Chambers qualified as a solicitor with Lovell White and King, now Hogan Lovells. He is currently a Senior Advisor with both Bain Capital and Teneo and a founder shareholder in the Five Guys European restaurant business. Until recently, Mr. Chambers was a senior advisor at Credit Suisse after acting as the CEO for the Swiss Bank in the UK and Ireland. He is also a former independent non-executive director of Datamonitor plc and Chairman of Mentore Consulting.
About GCP Student
The GCP Student Living PLC was the first student accommodation REIT in the UK, investing in modern, purpose-built, private student residential accommodation and teaching facilities.
Its investments are located primarily in and around London where the Investment Manager believes the Company is likely to benefit from supply and demand imbalances for student residential accommodation. GCP Student’s property portfolio comprises eleven assets with c.4,100 beds. On 30 September 2020, its property portfolio was valued at £1.01 billion.
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