UPP, the leading UK on-campus student accommodation provider, has appointed Simon Boorne to the position of Chief Investment Officer. He will lead on business development, asset finance and investment management.
“We are pleased to appoint Simon as Chief Investment Officer. We have ambitious plans to deliver sustainable campus development and Simon will be key in driving UPP forward on this journey.”
Elaine Hewitt, CEO, UPP
Simon, a Chartered Accountant, joined the business in 2013. He has driven major growth for UPP, having been instrumental in achieving financial close on multiple schemes and has structured and executed transactions worth over £1bn.
“I am delighted to take up the role of Chief Investment Officer at UPP and look forward to continuing to work with the team to deliver our growth plans”.
Simon Boorne, Chief Investment Officer, UPP
In May, UPP was selected as the Preferred Bidder to develop, in partnership with Durham University, a detailed scheme proposition for the refurbishment of the College of St Hild and St Bede and the development of new college accommodation at the Leazes Road site.
UPP, established in 1998, is the UK’s only multi-discipline, full service Design, Build, Fund and Operate (DBFO) company that is dedicated to the Higher Education sector.
Every day, they support over 35,000 students on their journey through higher education, working with their university partners to create an amazing student experience.
The company is committed to being a responsible business and works to ensure a positive impact on staff, students and environment, for the benefit of all.
