Our Team

Meet Our Team of Property Investment Experts

Our team of experts provides investors with a unique route to UK property development investment. We prioritise the needs of every investor and demonstrate 100% transparency and professionalism every single day. 

 

Senior Management team

Our Senior Management team has experience in all areas of property investment, from project management and finance, to the legal side. 

  • Chief Executive Officer

Tal Orly

“I believe successful companies always need to look to the future, not just in order to deliver more of the same, but to carve out new opportunities. I know what I want to achieve and I have an amazing team helping me deliver it.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Investor Relations Director

Rachel Stark

“I love the fast pace of the property sector, and providing personal support for investors, alongside my team of Investor Relations Managers.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Chief Operations Officer

Ilanit Orly

“Total business transparency is a responsibility I take very seriously. We go way beyond regulations. It’s become a part of the culture, and resonates with our personal values.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Chief Marketing Officer

David Shiel

“It’s a real pleasure being part of the Cogress family on a genuinely different proposition with a team that really gets it.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Chief Financial Officer

Zahid Anwar

“Cogress is undoubtedly a positive disruptive influence in the sector. The fact that we have opened the doors of this exclusive market to investors with lower funding capacity is a game-changer.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Head of Portfolio Management

Dillon Cane

“Cogress has given me the opportunity to work in a fast, dynamic environment that actively encourages finding new and creative solutions to any situation.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Head of Origination

Callum Ferguson

“I believe in forming really strong relationships with developers so that together we can take their business to the next level through a diverse range of finance solutions.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Business Development Director

Zac Gazit

“My vision is to give the gift of the Cogress model to investors around the world and make the Cogress brand synonymous with trust, professionalism and great investment opportunities.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile

Investor Relationship Management team

Our Investor Relations Managers are dedicated to supporting investors throughout the duration of their relationship with us. They’re always on hand to provide all the help investors might need. 

  • Senior Investor Relations Manager

Liron Hadar

“I am inspired by Cogress’ unique approach to property investment and want to help investors discover new opportunities.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile
  • Investor Relations Manager

April Thomas

“The conscientious, personal service I provide wouldn’t be possible without the support of a professional, enthusiastic and co-operative team around me.”
View my LinkedIn® Profile

Analysis Team

Once a development has passed the first Investment Committee, the Analysis team undertake the second stage of our thorough due-diligence. They spend up to three weeks interrogating between 50 and 70 documents before the development can be presented at the second Investment Committee.

Portfolio Management

This team is charged with closely monitoring the ongoing property development projects from finance, construction, investment analysis and reanalysis perspectives, and produce regular updates on every aspect of a development. They are our eyes and ears on the ground and ensure investors’ needs are always put first. They are also responsible for pulling together quarterly reports on each development, which are then shared with investors by our Investment Relationship Managers.

Origination Team

The Origination team speaks to developers and works through their proposals to determine if they are viable. They also undertake the first stage of the due-diligence process. If it passes this test, they present the development to the first Investment Committee.

Legal & Compliance

Our Legal team is responsible for structuring investments in the best way possible for our investors and for negotiating its terms, including exit terms. The team also provides strategic advice and support on a wide range of legal matters. Compliance ensures that Cogress conducts its business in full compliance with the rules, guidance, industry best practices and tight regulation that govern companies who are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.