Empiric Student Property PLC
Donald Grant has extensive experience in financial control and regulatory accounting, with a strong background in leading finance teams across various industries. Currently serving as the Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer at Empiric Student Property plc, Donald has previously held key positions such as Chief Financial Officer at RDI REIT P.L.C. and Group Financial Controller at Capital & Counties Properties PLC. With a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from The University of Auckland, Donald has successfully managed finance, tax, treasury, and regulatory functions within FTSE listed companies, driving process improvements and cost efficiencies.
Empiric Student Property PLC
Empiric Student Property plc is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is engaged in investing in the purpose-built student accommodation in central locations in the university cities and towns in the United Kingdom. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, development and management of student accommodation assets in the United Kingdom. It owns or contracts approximately 70 assets (over 7, 400 beds) in approximately 30 cities and towns. The Company has over 10 development assets (approximately 1, 730 beds). The Company has an operating and marketing platform, Hello Student. Its investment portfolio includes operational assets, which are the properties that the Company lets, and development assets, which are the properties being built under forward funded agreements with developers. Its investment portfolio includes Centro Court, Brook Apartments and Edge Apartments. Its development portfolio includes James House, Windsor House and Claremont House.