Oxenwood co-founder steps down after nine years
Oxenwood co-founder Jeremy Bishop is set to step down after nine years at the helm, saying the time is right “for a new challenge”.
Bishop and fellow co-founder Stewart Little launched the logistics investment firm in 2014, after the pair first worked together at London and Stamford from 2006. Oxenwood’s first chairman was property investor Raymond Mould.
Bishop will remain a senior adviser to the firm until the end of the year. Following his departure, Bishop will continue to be an investor, while Little continues as chief executive.
Oxenwood co-founder Jeremy Bishop is set to step down after nine years at the helm, saying the time is right “for a new challenge”.
Bishop and fellow co-founder Stewart Little launched the logistics investment firm in 2014, after the pair first worked together at London and Stamford from 2006. Oxenwood’s first chairman was property investor Raymond Mould.
Bishop will remain a senior adviser to the firm until the end of the year. Following his departure, Bishop will continue to be an investor, while Little continues as chief executive.
Bishop was instrumental in establishing the group’s first discretionary fund. He has lately focused on the firm’s development portfolio.
The firm’s strategy since inception has been to invest in logistics assets across the UK and it is now one of the leading UK and European logistics specialist platforms. Oxenwood has established joint ventures and third-party accounts from long-term institutional capital during this period.
Three new equity partners have been appointed as Bishop steps back: chief financial officer Tom Boardman, head of investment Nick Pont, and Peter Land, who specialises in investment in Germany.
Bishop said: “After nearly a decade, it feels like the right time for a new challenge. Oxenwood is well established now, with a stable capital base from strong equity partners. I know I leave the business in a very good place – strongly positioned to deliver on the needs of investors and occupiers alike – and I know Stewart and the exceptional team that we have created together will continue building Oxenwood to reach new heights.
“We acquired our first logistics property in 2009, shortly before the release of the iPhone 4, and it has been an amazing era for the sector and our business.
“Amid changes in technology and the growth in importance of ESG, both as a business benefit and an ethical responsibility, it has been an exceptionally interesting time and I thank our investors for placing their faith in the firm to navigate these challenges and opportunities. I look forward to exploring new avenues to put my experience and energy to good use in helping others navigate this next phase of the cycle.”
Little said: “Having worked with Jeremy closely for the last 16 years and having started Oxenwood together, I am sorry to see him step down from his role.
“He has been an excellent business partner and I will miss his tenacity and hard work but wish him all the best for the next chapter of his career.
“At the same time I would like to welcome Tom, Nick and Peter to the partnership and look forward to working with them to continue Oxenwood’s growth.”
Andrew Walker, executive chairman at Oxenwood Real Estate, said: “Jeremy has been instrumental in building Oxenwood into the business it is today. Since we first met in 2012 I have only ever known him for his hard work, exceptional dependability and a resolve to get even the most challenging things done, I wish him every success in his next venture.”
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