NAMA's Kevin Alfred Joins Oaklee Housing as Head of Development.
Oaklee Housing is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Alfred as Head of Development with immediate effect. With over 30 years property experience across Ireland and the UK, Kevin joins the team from the National Asset Management Agency where he was a Portfolio Manager and Senior Property Advisor with responsibility for a number of significant development land sales, joint venture and licence agreements as well high value shopping centre portfolio investment sales with a value in excess of €800m.
‘I am delighted to be joining such a progressive organisation as Oaklee Housing’, says Alfred, ‘It’s innovative use of private finance and SPV structures has enabled it’s growth in recent years making it not only one of the key players but also one of the most attractive partners in Ireland’s social housing sector.’
‘My aim is to continue the great work of this ambitious team and to further accelerate our growth through our own construction projects and through close partnerships with developers on turnkey acquisitions and with investors on leasing opportunities. I look forward to working with our key sector stakeholders including Local Authorities, the Land Development Agency, the Department of Housing, as well as Oaklee’s Housing Alliance partners to deliver much-needed housing across the country.”
Commenting on Kevin’s appointment, CEO of Oaklee Housing, Sharon Cosgrove said, “As a team, we look forward to working with Kevin who brings with him a wealth of experience that we are certain will be invaluable as we aim to deliver on the goals in the our soon-to-be published corporate strategy.”
Kevin is an RICS and SCSI Chartered Surveyor with Valuation and Planning & Development designations and is a Registered Valuer.
Oaklee Housing is an Approved Housing Body (AHB) established in 2000 to deliver high quality modern homes for older people, families, mature single people and people with complex needs. Collaborating with its statutory and voluntary partners Oaklee has rapidly grown their presence across Ireland to become one of the country’s most ambitious providers of customer-focused housing and support services. Oaklee Housing is a member of the Choice Housing Ireland Group and the Irish Council for Social Housing.
For further information contact: Siobháin Bunni, Head of PR & Communications, Mobile: 086 1942397, siobhain.bunni@oakleehousing.ie
