APACHE CAPITAL APPOINTS BEN O’CONNOR AS IT EXPANDS INVESTMENT AND OPERATIONAL RENTAL LIVING PLATFORM

London, UK – March 2025 – Apache Capital has appointed Ben O’Connor as Portfolio Investment Director as it continues to grow its investment and operational capability under its vertically integrated platform focused on UK rental living.

Ben is a highly experienced investment professional specialising in residential property, with a strong track record in deal origination and execution, portfolio and investment strategy, underwriting and analysis, value-add capital projects, investor relations, and debt strategies. He is also a core committee member of the investor and lender forum for the Association of Rental Living (ARL).

Ben joins from Get Living, where he was a Senior Portfolio Manager in investments, overseeing all origination, acquisition, and divestment opportunities. Prior to Get Living, he worked in investment management and capital markets at Lendlease London. He also brings expertise in technology, innovation, and sustainability, all of which align with Apache Capital’s focus on operational excellence.

During his career, Ben has underwritten over £5bn in living sector transactions, managed investor and shareholder relationships, been an active member of investment committees, overseen fund valuations, development projects, and land holdings, and led the operational performance of large-scale assets. Having lived and worked in North America and Australia, he has extensive international connections and deep experience in global capital markets.

His appointment is the latest in a string of hires to further expand Apache’s in-house operational function, which has been crucial to the success of its prime build-to-rent portfolio of over 3,000 operational homes, delivered in partnership with developer Moda Living, and its newly-launched single-family platform, Present Made, that recently opened its doors to its first purpose-built community, Present Made of Eddington in Q1 2025.

In the last 12 months, Apache has scaled up its operations and added key senior people to the team including Scott Berry who joined in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer having previously been at Watkins Jones, Fresh Property Group, Northstar Asset Management Europe and Fortress Investment Group.

John Dunkerley, chief executive of Apache Capital, said:

“Ben’s appointment is a key step in our strategy to provide tailored solutions to long-term institutional partners in the rental living sector. With a growing portfolio of build to rent assets and our single-family housing platform, Present Made, we are expanding our footprint in key markets. Ben’s expertise in portfolio investment, and his focus on ESG and technology will help drive innovation across our platform. Our in-house operating model is a crucial differentiator in the sector, and Ben’s skillset will be invaluable as we continue to scale. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Ben O’Connor said:

“Apache Capital is a pioneer in build to rent and is taking that same forward-thinking approach into new segments with Present Made. I am excited to bring my experience in rental living, alongside my background in investor relations, sustainability, and technology, to help drive Apache’s next phase of growth. The business has a strong track record in developing high-quality assets with institutional appeal, and I look forward to working with the team to realise its ambitions.”