Hilltop Credit Partners, a real estate credit investment manager, has appointed George Craven to the newly created role of senior construction and development adviser.
With more than 35 years of global residential real estate experience, Craven will further strengthen Hilltop’s senior team, following the appointment of former Nomura executive Claudiu Gheorghita as CIO.
Based in London, Craven will work closely with founder and CEO Paul Oberschneider, supporting Hilltop Credit Partners’ investment and lending initiatives. His principal focus will be supporting partners across the development lifecycle — from design, value-optimization, costing and cash flow through to construction refinement, contract negotiations, management and planning — ensuring the delivery of schemes on time and within budget. He also will ensure the business is investing with purpose and having a positive impact on the built environment, working with sponsors to ensure developments, where