Matthew Lester

Matthew Lester is an experienced asset manager currently employed at Blue Coast Capital since November 2021, overseeing a UK-wide commercial investment property portfolio with a focus on value creation, cost reduction, and maximizing returns. Previously, Matthew held various roles at Cushman & Wakefield, initially as a surveyor responsible for property valuations and later as a senior surveyor, where responsibilities included supervising a graduate surveyor and conducting additional property valuations for financial reporting. Earlier experience includes significant positions at Workman LLP, where Matthew managed retail and industrial properties, and similar responsibilities with various internship and work experience roles in leading real estate firms. Matthew holds an MSc in Real Estate from the University of Reading and a BA (Hons) in International Relations with Political Science from the University of Birmingham.