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Our diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people is critical to our success. Our people’s high-calibre, expertise and values underpin our reputation in the market.

Through our Manager, we have a dedicated in-house team of experts, across investment, asset management, development, finance, business analysis, research and communications. 

We also benefit from access to a wider network of contacts and resources to deliver on our ambitions. This includes close partnerships with specialist developers and asset and property managers who enjoy strong market standings in the Continental European logistics sector.

The Manager’s sector specialism comes from many years of experience in the UK and European real estate market. Its culture is agile and entrepreneurial: supporting us to move quickly to pursue new and emerging opportunities.

Across the EuroBox team, we are connected by our purpose: to open up new futures in sustainable commercial real estate, creating compelling opportunities for our stakeholders and giving the world’s most ambitious companies the space to succeed.

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Petrina Austin

Partner, Asset Management, Tritax Management LLP

Petrina joined Tritax in 2007 and is responsible for the Group’s Asset and Property Management service, incorporating ESG and insurance functions. Within her role, she is focused on the strategic management approach, procedures and processes that unlock and create value enhancing initiatives to protect and maximise investor returns. She has developed the capabilities of the team to extend the skill sets in logistics and industrial operations, integrating ESG and power considerations into analysis and reporting. Prior to joining Tritax, Petrina was a Partner at Knight Frank, managing the Trophy Asset Management team. She began her career at Carter Jonas in 1996 where she qualified as a chartered surveyor, subsequently moving to King Sturge (now JLL) to gain experience in institutional industrial portfolio management.

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Mehdi Bourassi

CFO, Tritax EuroBox

Mehdi joined Tritax Group in May 2019 and is responsible for historical and strategic financial matters in relation to the company, including half year and year-end reporting, transaction structuring, corporate compliance, budgeting/forecasting, treasury management, monitoring of internal financial controls and the company’s wider capital market activities. Mehdi has over 15 years’ experience in pan-European real estate finance positions. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), before working for Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and more recently Savills Investment Management. Mehdi holds an MSc in Management from IESEG School of Management and an MBA from London Business School.

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Sophie Castle

Head of People Development, Tritax Management LLP

Sophie joined Tritax in January 2022 as Head of People Development. She is responsible for HR/people but with a focus on learning and development, which is a strategic priority for the business. Sophie has returned to the workplace after a short career break. The most significant part of her career was spent at KPMG starting out in their tax practice specialising in merger and acquisition transaction work, but then moved into dedicated people management roles and spent her last few years at the firm as People Leader for KPMG's growing legal practice. Previous experience also includes being a school Deputy Bursar where she was responsible for all HR matters. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), holds an EMBA from Paris University and a BA Joint-Hons degree in Politics and Economics from Newcastle University.

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Charles Chalkly

Director - Investor Relations, Tritax EuroBox

Charles joined Tritax in April 2023 as Director of Investor Relations for Tritax EuroBox plc. He is responsible for engagement with the investment community, including shareholders, potential investors, and sell-side analysts. Prior to joining EuroBox, Charles spent five years at Hays plc, initially as Investor Relations Manager, before also taking on responsibilities for the company’s ESG initiatives and communications. This followed his time as an equity analyst at Redburn, where he covered Transport & Leisure stocks, which followed five years at Lloyds Bank, which included roles in Corporate Banking, Private Equity and Project Finance. Charles is a CFA charterholder, has a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and a BSc in Economics and Psychology from Durham University.

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James Charlesworth

Director - Asset Management, Tritax EuroBox

James joined Tritax in 2020 as Asset Manager of the MetroBox Fund, before moving in 2022 to lead the Asset Management of the EuroBox Fund. James is responsible for strategic asset management, the management of third-party asset managers and professionals and ultimately identifying and progressing value enhancing initiatives across the portfolio to protect and maximise investor returns. Prior to joining Tritax James completed a MSc in Real Estate at Reading University and started his career at Savills as a graduate before joining Savills Investment Management as an Assistant Fund Manager in 2014 before becoming a Portfolio Manager in 2016.

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Anisha D Cruz

Legal Counsel, Tritax Management LLP

Anisha is Legal Counsel to the Tritax Group. She joined Tritax in 2018 to support Tritax EuroBox plc following its IPO and now provides legal guidance to all Tritax funds and the Tritax Group. Anisha graduated with an LLB from Kings College London in 2006 and completed the Legal Practice Course with Distinction in 2007. Following qualification as a solicitor in 2011, Anisha gained significant experience in real estate investment and development as a senior associate at international law firm Ashurst LLP, acting for investment funds, pension funds, developers and occupational tenants. Anisha also has broad experience in real estate finance.

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Henry Franklin

Partner, COO, Tritax Management LLP

Henry joined Tritax as an equity partner in 2008. He is responsible for the structuring and operation of the Tritax Group Funds, providing general legal counsel and overseeing operations. Henry is a qualified solicitor, who completed his articles with Ashurst LLP in 2001, specialising in taxation, mergers and acquisitions. He qualified as a chartered tax adviser in 2004, before moving to Fladgate LLP in 2005, where he became a partner in 2007. At Fladgate LLP, Henry specialised in the structuring of commercial property funds.

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Catherine Fry

Head of Compliance, Tritax Management LLP

Catherine joined Tritax in November 2016. Previous roles include HOC for another property fund manager and a regulated payment services provider. Holding a range of positions within retail funds. Catherine holds a level 3 award in Global Financial Compliance, a level 3 award in Unit Trust Administration and is an associate at the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments.

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Minu Kidia

Finance Director, Tritax EuroBox

Minu joined Tritax in January 2022 as Financial Controller for Tritax EuroBox plc with over 15 years’ experience in listed and real estate companies. She is responsible for half year and year-end reporting, board reporting, transaction structuring, tax compliance and budgeting/forecasting. Minu qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte.

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Nicola Krafft

Director of Marketing and Communications, Tritax Management LLP

Nicola joined Tritax in December 2021 to lead on the strategic marketing and communications for Tritax Management and its funds. Nicola has 18+ years in house and agency experience, providing corporate, financial and internal communications advice across a range of sectors. Most recently, she worked as Head of Investor Relations at regeneration specialists U+I. She has significant experience in profile raising, reputation and brand management, mergers and acquisitions and stakeholder engagement. Nicola has a BA in French and German from Exeter University.

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Maddy Marsden

Investment Associate, Tritax EuroBox

Maddy is an Investment Associate within the EuroBox fund responsible for acquisitions, disposals and strategic asset management across the Continent. She joined Tritax in 2021 after graduating from the University of Exeter with a degree in Accounting and Finance and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.

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Lizzie Meeke

Digital Communications Manager, Tritax Management LLP

Lizzie joined Tritax in May 2022 as the Marketing and Communications Executive, leading on social media and associated creative input. She joined after five years of working in PR and internal communications in the automotive and financial services sectors. She has experience in reputation and brand management including responding to several high-profile events. Lizzie has a BA in Business and Event Management.

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Phil Redding

Partner, Fund Manager, Tritax EuroBox

Phil is an equity partner at Tritax Group and CEO for Tritax EuroBox plc, where he is responsible for the overall leadership of the business and the formulation and implementation of the company's overall strategy. He joined Tritax in November 2020 as Director of Investment Strategy responsible for providing strategic advice across Tritax's investment products. Phil began his career in 1990 in the Industrial Agency team of King Sturge (now JLL). In 1995, he joined SEGRO plc where he held a number of senior positions before being appointed Chief Investment Officer in November 2011, subsequently joining the SEGRO plc Board as an Executive Director in 2013. Phil was responsible for SEGRO’s investment strategy, capital allocation and managing all investment acquisitions and disposals, playing an integral role in the company’s repositioning and growth.

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Will Richardson

Fund Controller, Tritax EuroBox

Will joined Tritax in May 2022 as Fund Controller for Tritax EuroBox plc. He’s responsible for half-year and year-end reporting, treasury management, risk management, monitoring of internal financial controls, budgeting, transaction support and SPV reporting on our German and Swedish assets. Prior to joining EuroBox he worked for BDO’s Real Estate and Construction audit team at their Baker Street office. He is an ICAEW qualified accountant and holds a BA in Economics, Politics, and International Relations.

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Alicia Rowland-Jones

Deputy Company Secretary, Tritax EuroBox

Alicia joined Tritax in 2019 and is an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute. Alicia has nearly a decade of experience gained in FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and professional services, covering in particular the real estate and financial services sectors with a focus on listed governance, Board support and share plan administration. At Tritax, Alicia ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as advising the Boards, Committees and management on best practice. Alicia’s main responsibility is to Tritax EuroBox plc and its Board and Committees. Prior to joining Tritax, Alicia worked in the Secretariat teams for Provident Financial Group plc and intu Properties plc, including supporting group share plan administration and transactions covering a wide range of projects such as acquisitions/disposals, refinancings, liquidations, bond offering and listings, and joint venture creations both in the UK and overseas.

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Alan Somerville

ESG Director, Tritax Management LLP

Alan joined Tritax in January 2022 as ESG Director. He is responsible for ESG strategy and performance across all of the Tritax managed funds. He has 30 years' experience within the real estate sector and has specialised in sustainability for 15 years. Prior to joining Tritax he was Head of Building Performance at BRE with responsibility for global sustainability standards. He was a Partner at Cushman & Wakefield leading their energy and sustainability consulting practice for the EMEA region which advised investors and occupiers on ESG performance. Prior to specialisation, Alan worked with Grosvenor Ltd as a Projects Director for 12 years focussing on large complex regeneration projects. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He holds a BSc in Land Economics from the University of West of Scotland.

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Hugo Sherlock

Fund Controller, Tritax EuroBox

Hugo joined Tritax in Jan 2024 as Fund Controller for Tritax EuroBox plc. He’s responsible for half-year and year-end reporting, treasury management, risk management, monitoring of internal financial controls, budgeting, transaction support and SPV reporting on our Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Polish assets. Prior to joining EuroBox he worked for EY on a diverse range of PLC companies.

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Henry Stratton

Head of Research, Tritax Management LLP

Henry joined Tritax in November 2021 as Head of Research. He is responsible for research across all of the Tritax managed funds. He has 20 years’ experience within the real estate and finance sector. Previous roles include leading Real Estate Research at EY and working on the European Real Estate Research team at Deutsche Bank (RREEF). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds an MSc in Real Estate Investment from Bayes Business School and BSc in Geography.

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Tina Thatcher

EA, Tritax EuroBox

Tina joined Tritax in March 2016. Tina acts as Executive Assistant to Tritax EuroBox Plc and the Tritax Property Investment Fund. Tina has a wealth of experience at CEO/Board level in addition to a long-term Private PA role for a UHNWI.

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Krishma Vilkhou

Senior Compliance Manager & Deputy MLRO, Tritax Management LLP

Krishma joined Tritax in November 2023 as Senior Compliance Manager & Deputy MLRO, supporting the Head of Risk & Compliance in regulatory matters across all Tritax funds and structures. Krishma has worked in compliance consulting roles across the financial services for five years and before joining Tritax, worked as a Senior Consultant at EY, providing risk and regulatory support to high-profile Wealth and Asset Management clients. Prior to that, Krishma worked as a consultant at ACA Group where she provided compliance advisory services to alternative investment management firms. Krishma holds a First Class BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Chester.

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Ferne Whipp

Content and Communications Consultant, Tritax Management LLP

Ferne joined Tritax in March 2023 as content and communications consultant. Ferne has worked in corporate communications for more than 20 years; most recently at EY Global, where she was part of a team that supported the Global Chair and other senior stakeholders on external and internal communications. Prior, Ferne was Head of Media and PR for Tate & Lyle PLC and worked in marketing for the commercial arm of the Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA Enterprises. Ferne has an MA in History from Durham University.

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