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Iain has 20 years’ real estate experience. Prior to joining HWBC, Iain held senior Fund Management and Property Company positions in Ireland and the UK. He is a Chartered Surveyor.

Iain specialises in complex assets and development and has had a senior involvement in many major assets and developments including The Square SC, Tallaght; Blackpool SC, Cork and Burlington Plaza, Dublin along with schemes in London, Manchester and Liverpool in the UK.

Iain leads HWBC’s 32 property professionals across Agency, Property Management, Investment, Asset Management and Professional Services.

Iain has a wide industry contact base across investors, occupiers and other service providers reflecting his particular expertise in strategic Asset Management and Investment.

Iain has a significant track record of success. Significant transactions that he has led include:

• Forward purchase of Butter Yard, a significant South Dublin residential scheme for M&G Real Estate, their first residential investment in Ireland.
• Off market acquisition of portfolio of four multi-let Industrial parks for international investor.
• Asset Management of portfolio of three Dublin office assets including oversight of letting, planning and restructure negotiations followed by execution of sale strategy
• Acquisition Management of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre for €647m, including leadership of due diligence process and structuring on behalf of BVK/Universal Investments.

MSCSI, MRICS
BSc(Hons) Real Estate Management, Oxford Brookes University

As Divisional Director, David is responsible for leading and overseeing the strategic direction of the Company’s property management finance department, ensuring it is aligned with our client’s overall business objectives. His core responsibilities include driving business growth, financial planning and analysis, overseeing financial reporting, and managing financial risk.

David began his career in finance by joining RBK Chartered Accountants, where he underwent rigorous training and gained valuable experience to become a qualified Accountant. David held a management role in RBK’s restructuring and insolvency department were he successfully project managed and oversaw the financial aspects of numerous residential and commercial property disposals. He also played a pivotal role in the redevelopment and delivery of various social housing schemes to approved housing bodies, making a tangible impact in the community.

In 2018, David joined HWBC bringing a proven track record within the property finance sector. Over the years David has provided and overseen fund accounting, financial reporting, and financial relationship management services to the Company’s clients while driving continuous process improvement within the property management finance department, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in its operations.

With over a decade of experience in the property finance industry, David brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. With a background in a Top 10 accounting practice, he has contributed to the yearly audit of prominent companies in various regions. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial best practices and regulatory compliance.

Throughout his professional journey, David has demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills and has successfully collaborated with high-profile tenants to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. He has also led various projects, employing his expertise in gathering, verifying, and analyzing information to develop effective strategies that enhance property assets and drive growth.

David oversees the operations of the property management finance division where he is responsible for financial planning and analysis, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting, and effectively managing financial risks.