Europe’s sole networking group dedicated to CRE lending professionals and advisors with less than 10 years industry experience.
YPREF is chaired by: Michael Shneerson and YPREF chair-elect Joan Jackson. Scroll down to see the core committee.
Thank you to our 2021 YPREF Sponsor
Communication:- Promoting and encouraging avenues of communication within the REF industry young professional community and beyond
Education:- Assisting with career development by providing an educational platform through a combination of peer learning and access to leading REF professionals, including for mentoring
Support:- Providing the tools and resources required for members to fulfil their educational and professional development goals
Networking:- Recognition as the primary meeting point for all young professionals working in REF and to build upon the current CREFC Europe networking opportunities
Planning for 2021 is underway. Below is a snapshot of YPREF events in 2020. Events remain under review due to Coronavirus Events are free to YPREF from member firms with the exception of any events marked * |
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12 February | CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION & WINE TASTING EVENING FUNDRAISER - hosted by ING | |
24 June | YPREF Women in Leadership Seminar | |
A series of summer roundtables | ||
8 July | How to Law - hosted by Latham and Watkins* | |
23 July | How to Value - hosted by Savills* | |
July | How to Lend- hosted by Savills* | |
4 August | Women in Leadership Part II | |
5 August | How to Invest - hosted by Argent | |
10 November | Day 1 – James Smith, Economist, ING Bank | |
11 November | Day 2 – Turnover leases – The Future of UK Real Estate | |
12 November | Day 3 – IBOR Transition: key actions/risks/points for lenders | |
Spring 2021 | Networking Quiz - hosted by Knight Frank |
Register your interest to become part of this network. Contact Carol Wilkie
YPREF Core Commitee:
AIG Asset Management | Michael Shneerson, Chair |
Alston & Bird | Sherry Scrivens |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Petya Petrova |
Cheyne Capital | Reena Banga |
CBRE Ltd | Fathima Haniffa |
Dekabank | Jessica Wolckenhaar / Joanna Phillips |
ING Real Estate Finance | Anushree Srivastav, Immediate Past Chair |
JLL | Liz Levingston |
Knight Frank | Varun Dev Gudka |
Lloyds Banking Group | Victoria Lawton |
Savills | Joan Jackson, Chair Elect |
Simmons & Simmons | Gabriella McCoy |
Events
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Join our partner sponsors for a 30 minute lowdown on the construction industry
- 10 March 2021
- United Kingdom