Logistics investment manager appoints new lead

Neil Dickinson has been appointed as the new chief executive of logistics investment and development manager PLP. Dickinson, who is currently chief investment officer, replaces Jeremy Greenland. Greeland is leaving the business after seven years to “pursue new opportunities”. Dickinson joined PLP as CIO in 2016 following its merger with Evander Properties and has more than 28 years’ experience in the sector. “I feel privileged to have the backing of the shareholders to lead PLP into the next phase of its exciting growth trajectory,” said Dickinson on his appointment. “With the support of our shareholders and strategic partners, our collaborative teams across London and Manchester continue to source attractive development opportunities that meet the growing needs of our logistics and industrial clients”.  PLP chair Andrew Penny added: “PLP has been transformed and has a bright future ahead. I am pleased that we can leverage Neil’s significant experience as we effect a smooth leadership transition and position PLP for its next phase of growth.” During his tenure as chief executive Greenland led PLP to develop more than 9m sq ft of logistics space with a gross development value in excess of £1.3bn. The business currently manages three investment vehicles on behalf of a number of global institutional capital partners, all focused on delivering state-of-the-art facilities in prime logistics and industrial hubs across the UK. Greenland said: “I am pleased to have played a role in helping build the world-class real estate developer and investment manager that PLP is today. With £1.3bn of assets under management, a significant development pipeline, and a differentiated value proposition for our leading logistics and industrial partners, I am confident PLP will continue to go from strength to strength.”