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James Gallon

Chief Executive Officer

About James

James is the Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Real Estate and leads the company’s overall strategic plan. He plays a key role in discussions with asset owners across the region. James is a member of Peninsula’s Investment Committee.

James started his career in investment banking at Bear Stearns in London, focusing on private and family-owned businesses across Europe. He later joined his family’s private investment entity. As the CIO, he led investments into the business in over 25 countries.

In the Middle East, James was previously a Director of the UAE-based PRD Nationwide, which in consultation with the government, played a key role in drafting and implementing the influential Strata Laws which have helped shape the UAE’s property markets as we know them today.

James was also Director of Novus Community Management which grew to become the largest service provider of its kind in the UAE and Oman before merging with the property services arm of the Abu Dhabi-based Royal Group in 2016.

James is a member of Peninsula’s Sustainability Committee.

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