Empiric Student Property PLC
Simon Currier is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in overseeing IT and change initiatives across multiple sectors. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager at Empiric Student Property plc since May 2024, Simon previously held the position of Head of PMO at St. Modwen, where responsibilities included leading a team to deliver strategic change initiatives and establishing the organization’s Portfolio Management Office. Simon has also contributed as a Director at Rapport Project Consulting Ltd, and held various project management roles at Interserve, Sainsbury's, Coventry Building Society, ALERT Life Sciences Computing, Hospira UK Ltd, and Mayne Pharma PLC. Simon's educational background includes A-Levels in IT and Business Studies from King Edward VI College.
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.