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Robin Martin

Rob is Head of Research at LGP with responsibility for overseeing in-house forecasting and house views, the investment process, performance analysis and bespoke in-depth research projects. Rob joined LGP in October 2006. Prior to this as, he worked for Hammerson plc in the position of Head of Research where he worked closely with the Hammerson board and senior management team on corporate, sector and asset strategies. Prior to Hammerson, Rob was at CBI for two years as a senior economist, and prior to that, he spent three years in the petroleum industry. Rob has a degree in economics and economic history.

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Retail property - Let the buyer beware

LGIM has long held the view that the UK retail sector is facing some severe headwinds. But that’s not to say there are no opportunities in the sector – it’s just important to be highly selective when making acquisitions.;
By Robin Martin

Real assets

Do MOOCs spell the end for student accommodation?

The cost of going to university in the UK has risen sharply; at £9,250 a year, tuition fees are more than three times the level of five years ago. Student accommodation costs, too, have moved higher; but is there an online solution on the horizon?;
By Robin Martin

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Bill Page

Business Space Research Manager

As a property researcher Bill is interested in all aspects of the built environment, from design and construction through to investment trends and the sociology of work. Bill joined LGIM Real Assets in 2012 from property agency JLL where he managed European office market analysis. Outside of work Bill can be found running around after his two young sons and longing for sleep.

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Eleanor Jukes

Senior Strategist

Eleanor is the Senior Strategist within the LGIM Real Assets division. She is passionate about the healthcare and residential sectors, believing that quality care needs quality buildings - and that the opportunities to innovate within housing are boundless. Eleanor joined LGIM in 2014 from Schroders, having spent time honing her application of academic theory to the real world as an Economist at the start of her career . When she is not admiring bricks and mortar, Eleanor runs or cycles shin-shatteringly long distances. She also likes to combine the two in the niche sport of duathlon, at which she has represented Great Britain.

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Enrico Faccioli

Research Associate

Enrico works as a research associate for LGIM Real Assets, where one of his principal roles is to identify new technologies and trends which may influence the business. He chairs the LGIM Real Assets’ technological innovation group. Outside of the office he’s very much involved with the London Tech scene as a startup mentor at TechItalia Lab and organiser of proptech and fintech events for Warwick Business School. He holds a MSc in Finance from Warwick Business School.

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Marija Simpraga

Infrastructure Strategist

Marija is the Infrastructure Strategist in LGIM's Real Assets division. She is passionate about infrastructure as an asset class that underpins sustainable economic development. Marija joined LGIM in 2017 from Bloomberg Intelligence, where she covered the European utilities sector. When not pondering the energy transition, Marija can be found wondering around London's vintage furniture markets.

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Matt Soffair

Research Manager, Real Assets

Matt is responsible for LGIM’s research into UK retail and leisure real assets. Matt joined LGIM in August 2018 from the retail and property consultancy, CACI, where he held the title of Managing Consultant and was head of leisure consultancy. At CACI, Matt worked with over 45 retail and leisure operators over seven years to inform their property, merchandising and consumer engagement strategies. He was also responsible for leading CACI’s consulting offer in the grocery, leisure and CPG sectors.

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Nick Fisher

Real Assets Strategist

Nick is a strategist in LGIM's Real Assets division and prior to this was part of the long income property fund management team within LGIM Real Assets. Nick joined LGIM in August 2014 from Mercer’s Financial Strategy Group where he specialised in providing Asset Liability Management and investment strategy solutions to large defined benefit pension schemes. Nick is a CFA charterholder, and has an MSc in Finance from the University of Warwick and a BSc in Economics from the University of York.

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