Overview

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Jack Cadell

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Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

Cadell Property Limited

2016.04 - 2026.02

Providing Development Consultancy and agency advice to Developers, Investors and Landowners across the UK.
Key retained clients include Landmark Properties (US's largest PBSA developer), H&H Group (now a retained client for over 10 years) and Valeo (LIV Student).
Development advice includes site sourcing, agreement of legal terms, management of external teams and consultants through planning and construction.

PLC & Limited Board Director

John Swan & Sons PLC / H&H Group PLC

2010.04 - 2016.04

Managed plc property portfolio to optimise shareholder value through strategic change of use and asset management.
Established property agency brand, John Swan Properties, to enhance market presence.
Oversaw reporting processes for limited company to plc, ensuring accurate updates on property performance and agency activities.
Assisted in writing and implementing policies and procedures for both group and limited company levels.
Supported development of renewable energy advisory services to connect landowners, banks, and developers with investment opportunities.
Coordinated teams of consultants across various sectors to facilitate project success.
Contributed to structuring and strategising for broader business objectives at both limited company and plc levels.
Prepared John Swan plc for sale, overseeing the successful transition of John Swan & Sons plc to H&H Group plc.

Director

Cadell Property

2009.03 - 2010.03

Between March 2009 and March 2010 I ran my own consultancy business with two key customers – John Swan & Sons PLC and C-MIST. The John Swan role was much as above. The role for C-MIST was as below:
Investing the businesses equity to produce a commercial property investment portfolio.
Responsibility of fund set up and management.
Responsibility for property identification, selection and all elements of property purchase.
To manage and head up the existing CDM / Site Inspector and Training teams within the business.
To secure new business for the CDM team
To create links with existing clients within the Middle East and North Africa to extend the C-MIST fund and to help these clients invest into the UK market.
Responsibility for working with Scottish Enterprise and RSA to obtain grant money for the development of offices for C-MIST.
Successfully managed internal team by bringing through new business to the firm (KPMG, Zolfo Cooper, FM Developments, ING Real Estate).
Obtained initial funding from both Scottish Enterprise and RSA to aid the development of a new office facility for C-MIST.
Manage internal and external teams of lawyers, accountants and surveyors within the fund / property company set-up and through initial stages of investment purchases.
Direct management responsibility for 12 professional staff.

1NG (Newcastle Gateshead City Development Company)

2008.12 - 2009.03

Temporary role aiding the MD in the set up of the new CDC.
Acquisition of two residential sites for regeneration / development.

Acquisitions Director

CALA Properties Limited

2005.12 - 2008.12

Front line responsibility to bring forward a flow of new opportunities which will generate outstanding returns and management fees for CALA Properties in line with its 5 – year business plan.
Assisting the MD with the development and implementation of strategy.
Building and maintaining relationships with key business contacts such as joint venture partners, banks, funds, occupiers and landowners.
Generate profit through the purchase of investment, development and asset management opportunities.
Detailed working knowledge of cashflows and appraisals with the skills to interpret financial information for presentation to CALA Properties / Group Board.
Ability to work across all property sectors and across all regions of the UK.
Successfully managed internal and external teams in acquisitions, due diligence management (for purchases and sales), and design teams for acquisition bids.
Purchased circa £100.0m of commercial property within 3 years.
Negotiated and secured favourable debt lending terms with a variety of different lenders (including HBOS, Anglo Irish, RBS).
Negotiated bank facility agreements / documents.
Negotiated and secured JV / Equity Partners for projects through matching risk, IRR, locational and sectoral factors with the similar requirements of the partner.
Completed asset management agreements (and fees) with Joint Venture partners and “profit waterfall” splits for uneven equity participation / mezzanine finance situations.
Developing asset management / restructuring plans to enhance asset / portfolio value in line with CALA Properties 5 year business plan and P&L projections.
Implemented these strategies and employed key external consultants.

Development Surveyor

Henry Boot Developments Limited

2002.10 - 2005.12

Identify development and investment opportunities which will produce returns within a 3- 5 year business plan.
Report to the main board on a monthly basis asset management / portfolio management updates, as well as New Deal opportunities.
Negotiate purchases and Joint Venture / Development Agreements
Manage project teams through the full development cycle.
Developed core agency and consultant contacts to strengthen Henry Boot Development’s deal flow.
Other key skills developed – town planning; legal (property, construction and environmental); property and project management.

Senior Surveyor

Donaldson’s Chartered Surveyors

1999.09 - 2002.10

Worked predominantly as a retail / business space agent / acquisition agent. Main clients included Pizza Hut (both “in-line” units and out of town), Kwik Fit, acquisitions and disposals for Lloyds TSB.

Graduate Surveyor

Eric Young & Company

1997.06 - 1999.08

Worked in both the Development and Investment departments. Key clients included Tesco, B&Q, Holmes Place.