Our people
People are our biggest asset. We value diverse perspectives and reward those who demonstrate ambition, flair and a collaborative mindset.
Management team
Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in real estate and corporate finance. Prior to the establishment of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of RDI REIT P.L.C. in 2020 after leading a strategic review of the business. He was instrumental in the growth and repositioning of RDI leading up to the acquisition by Starwood. Before joining Brightbay, Stephen worked for DTZ Corporate Finance raising capital for property developments and investments in the UK and Europe. Prior to DTZ, he worked for Turner & Townsend as a management consultant focused on infrastructure related projects.
Stephen is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BSc (Hons.) in Construction Management.
Adrian has over 35 years’ experience in the real estate sector. Prior to the formation of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he held the position of Property Director of RDI REIT P.L.C. with the role of deal origination and asset management of the portfolio. Adrian has worked in real estate capital markets his entire career and was previously an equity partner at King Sturge & Co and subsequently an International Director at JLL.
Adrian is a Chartered Surveyor and also holds a Diploma in Accountancy.
Louis has over 15 years’ experience in real estate and infrastructure businesses. Before joining Brightbay in February 2021 as Group Financial Controller, he worked for Martin’s Properties, a family office real estate investment and development business, where he was responsible for delivering the restructuring of the Group’s companies. Prior to Martin’s Properties, he worked for Colas Rail, a subsidiary of Bouygues Group, where he was Financial Controller for the UK and Central Europe. Louis qualified as an accountant in KPMG’s Property and Infrastructure department.
Louis is a Chartered Accountant and holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages.
Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in real estate and corporate finance. Prior to the establishment of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of RDI REIT P.L.C. in 2020 after leading a strategic review of the business. He was instrumental in the growth and repositioning of RDI leading up to the acquisition by Starwood. Before joining Brightbay, Stephen worked for DTZ Corporate Finance raising capital for property developments and investments in the UK and Europe. Prior to DTZ, he worked for Turner & Townsend as a management consultant focused on infrastructure related projects.
Stephen is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BSc (Hons.) in Construction Management.
Adrian has over 35 years’ experience in the real estate sector. Prior to the formation of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he held the position of Property Director of RDI REIT P.L.C. with the role of deal origination and asset management of the portfolio. Adrian has worked in real estate capital markets his entire career and was previously an equity partner at King Sturge & Co and subsequently an International Director at JLL.
Adrian is a Chartered Surveyor and also holds a Diploma in Accountancy.
Louis has over 15 years’ experience in real estate and infrastructure businesses. Before joining Brightbay in February 2021 as Group Financial Controller, he worked for Martin’s Properties, a family office real estate investment and development business, where he was responsible for delivering the restructuring of the Group’s companies. Prior to Martin’s Properties, he worked for Colas Rail, a subsidiary of Bouygues Group, where he was Financial Controller for the UK and Central Europe. Louis qualified as an accountant in KPMG’s Property and Infrastructure department.
Louis is a Chartered Accountant and holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages.
Sarah has 15 years of experience in real estate and has worked at Brightbay since July 2015. Sarah specialises in creative hands-on asset management in a range of commercial real estate sectors. Prior to joining Brightbay, Sarah was at ExxonMobil where she worked across EMEA looking at innovative solutions to the real estate needs of the company. Sarah completed her graduate years at DTZ completing her qualification with experience in valuations and corporate recovery.
Sarah is a Chartered Surveyor with a PGdip in Real Estate from South Bank University.
George has 14 years of experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in March 2024. George specialises in asset and investment management, focusing on the industrial sector. Prior to joining Brightbay, George was at Chancerygate where he worked as an asset management director working across all the portfolios held under management as well as sourcing new acquisitions. Before that he worked for Square Metre Asset Management, a company best known as operating partner to Goldman Sachs in the successful acquisition, management, and disposal of over £1bn of UK commercial real estate between 2013 and 2019
George is a Chartered Surveyor with a BSc from Oxford Brookes University.
Dan has 14 years of experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in March 2025. Dan has previously held asset management roles at LaSalle Investment Management and The Bank of Montreal, before moving into fund management at Columbia Threadneedle and most recently acted as Deputy Fund Manager of the listed Balanced Commercial Property Trust prior to its acquisition by Starwood Capital.
Dan is a chartered surveyor with a PGdip from the College of Estate Management and holds the CFA Level 4 Investment Management Certificate.
Sarah has 15 years of experience in real estate and has worked at Brightbay since July 2015. Sarah specialises in creative hands-on asset management in a range of commercial real estate sectors. Prior to joining Brightbay, Sarah was at ExxonMobil where she worked across EMEA looking at innovative solutions to the real estate needs of the company. Sarah completed her graduate years at DTZ completing her qualification with experience in valuations and corporate recovery.
Sarah is a Chartered Surveyor with a PGdip in Real Estate from South Bank University.
George has 14 years of experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in March 2024. George specialises in asset and investment management, focusing on the industrial sector. Prior to joining Brightbay, George was at Chancerygate where he worked as an asset management director working across all the portfolios held under management as well as sourcing new acquisitions. Before that he worked for Square Metre Asset Management, a company best known as operating partner to Goldman Sachs in the successful acquisition, management, and disposal of over £1bn of UK commercial real estate between 2013 and 2019
George is a Chartered Surveyor with a BSc from Oxford Brookes University.
Dan has 14 years of experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in March 2025. Dan has previously held asset management roles at LaSalle Investment Management and The Bank of Montreal, before moving into fund management at Columbia Threadneedle and most recently acted as Deputy Fund Manager of the listed Balanced Commercial Property Trust prior to its acquisition by Starwood Capital.
Dan is a chartered surveyor with a PGdip from the College of Estate Management and holds the CFA Level 4 Investment Management Certificate.
Mary joined Brightbay in February 2015 as part of the Group Reporting team, before transferring to lead the Management Reporting team in October 2017. Mary completed her accounting training with PWC Dublin in the Banking and Capital Markets department of the Audit and Assurance practice.
Mary is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and holds a MSc (Hons.) in Accounting from Dublin City University.
Sarah has held various roles spanning financial and management reporting, tax, internal audit and transactions. Her current role includes financial planning and analysis across the operational and commercial aspects of the business. Before joining Brightbay in 2008, she worked in finance and management within the retail sector. Sarah has extensive experience in management reporting, business partnering and business process improvements.
Sarah is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), Taxation Technician (ATT) and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management.
Nicolas has nine years’ experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in June 2023. He specialises in property acquisitions and portfolio management, with a focus on commercial real estate and operating platforms.
Prior to joining Brightbay, Nicolas was an Investment Manager at Arrow Capital Partners, where he was involved in the review and execution of over €130 million of industrial transactions across Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark. Earlier in his career, he worked at Lapithus Management, the servicer and asset manager of Apollo Global Management, as an Asset Management Analyst contributing to the asset and portfolio management of four portfolios comprising more than £1 billion of commercial properties.
Nicolas holds a Master in Management and an MSc in Risk & Finance from EDHEC Business School.
Mary joined Brightbay in February 2015 as part of the Group Reporting team, before transferring to lead the Management Reporting team in October 2017. Mary completed her accounting training with PWC Dublin in the Banking and Capital Markets department of the Audit and Assurance practice.
Mary is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and holds a MSc (Hons.) in Accounting from Dublin City University.
Sarah has held various roles spanning financial and management reporting, tax, internal audit and transactions. Her current role includes financial planning and analysis across the operational and commercial aspects of the business. Before joining Brightbay in 2008, she worked in finance and management within the retail sector. Sarah has extensive experience in management reporting, business partnering and business process improvements.
Sarah is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), Taxation Technician (ATT) and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management.
Nicolas has nine years’ experience in the real estate sector and joined Brightbay in June 2023. He specialises in property acquisitions and portfolio management, with a focus on commercial real estate and operating platforms.
Prior to joining Brightbay, Nicolas was an Investment Manager at Arrow Capital Partners, where he was involved in the review and execution of over €130 million of industrial transactions across Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark. Earlier in his career, he worked at Lapithus Management, the servicer and asset manager of Apollo Global Management, as an Asset Management Analyst contributing to the asset and portfolio management of four portfolios comprising more than £1 billion of commercial properties.
Nicolas holds a Master in Management and an MSc in Risk & Finance from EDHEC Business School.
Board of Directors
Stephen Oakenfull
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in real estate and corporate finance. Prior to the establishment of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of RDI REIT P.L.C. in 2020 after leading a strategic review of the business. He was instrumental in the growth and repositioning of RDI leading up to the acquisition by Starwood. Before joining Brightbay, Stephen worked for DTZ Corporate Finance raising capital for property developments and investments in the UK and Europe. Prior to DTZ, he worked for Turner & Townsend as a management consultant focused on infrastructure related projects.
Stephen is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BSc (Hons.) in Construction Management.
Matthew Parrott
Non-executive Director
Matthew Parrott is a Managing Director and Co-Head of European Acquisitions at Starwood Capital Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s investment activity in Europe. Since joining Starwood Capital Group in 2018, Mr. Parrott has been responsible for investments in direct real estate, public companies, corporate acquisitions and restructurings across Europe. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group, Mr. Parrott was a Principal at CBRE Global Investment Partners’ European indirect investment strategy and began his career at Deloitte.
Mr. Parrott received a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Exeter.
Thomas Tolley
Non-executive Director
Thomas Tolley is a Managing Director and European General Counsel at Starwood Capital Group. Mr. Tolley is actively involved in all aspects of the Firm’s European business, including acquisitions, financing (both on the lending and borrowing side) and asset management having represented Starwood’s legal interests since 2012. Mr. Tolley has an M.A. from Oxford University and is a registered solicitor in England & Wales. Mr. Tolley was previously a Director at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (formerly Hypo Real Estate Bank AG) working across the bank’s European real estate lending activities having joined them from international law firm Allen & Overy LLP.
Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in real estate and corporate finance. Prior to the establishment of Brightbay Real Estate Partners, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of RDI REIT P.L.C. in 2020 after leading a strategic review of the business. He was instrumental in the growth and repositioning of RDI leading up to the acquisition by Starwood. Before joining Brightbay, Stephen worked for DTZ Corporate Finance raising capital for property developments and investments in the UK and Europe. Prior to DTZ, he worked for Turner & Townsend as a management consultant focused on infrastructure related projects.
Stephen is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BSc (Hons.) in Construction Management.
Matthew Parrott is a Managing Director and Co-Head of European Acquisitions at Starwood Capital Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s investment activity in Europe. Since joining Starwood Capital Group in 2018, Mr. Parrott has been responsible for investments in direct real estate, public companies, corporate acquisitions and restructurings across Europe. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group, Mr. Parrott was a Principal at CBRE Global Investment Partners’ European indirect investment strategy and began his career at Deloitte.
Mr. Parrott received a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Exeter.
Thomas Tolley is a Managing Director and European General Counsel at Starwood Capital Group. Mr. Tolley is actively involved in all aspects of the Firm’s European business, including acquisitions, financing (both on the lending and borrowing side) and asset management having represented Starwood’s legal interests since 2012. Mr. Tolley has an M.A. from Oxford University and is a registered solicitor in England & Wales. Mr. Tolley was previously a Director at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (formerly Hypo Real Estate Bank AG) working across the bank’s European real estate lending activities having joined them from international law firm Allen & Overy LLP.
Nicholas Chadwick
Non-executive Director
Nicholas Chadwick is a Managing Director and Head of Asset Management, Europe at Starwood Capital Group. He is based in Starwood Capital’s London office where he asset manages Starwood’s European equity investments. In this role, Mr Chadwick oversees and drives the investment strategy for a wide range of investments across all asset classes. Prior to his current role, he led the asset management of Starwood Capital’s European hotel portfolio where he worked on the operational turn-around, redevelopment, rebranding, refinancing and disposition of a wide range of hotel real estate.
Prior to joining Starwood, Mr. Chadwick worked at Ernst & Young in the real estate audit department where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Mr. Chadwick received a Bsc in Economics from the University of York and he is a former President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association European Chapter.
Nicholas Chadwick is a Managing Director and Head of Asset Management, Europe at Starwood Capital Group. He is based in Starwood Capital’s London office where he asset manages Starwood’s European equity investments. In this role, Mr Chadwick oversees and drives the investment strategy for a wide range of investments across all asset classes. Prior to his current role, he led the asset management of Starwood Capital’s European hotel portfolio where he worked on the operational turn-around, redevelopment, rebranding, refinancing and disposition of a wide range of hotel real estate.
Prior to joining Starwood, Mr. Chadwick worked at Ernst & Young in the real estate audit department where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Mr. Chadwick received a Bsc in Economics from the University of York and he is a former President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association European Chapter.