About

Jeff is a real estate and investment professional with a demonstrated track record across various asset classes. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Irbis Capital, Jeff has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s success in developing logistics and supply chain assets.

Before founding Irbis Capital, Jeff was a Managing Director at New Sparta Asset Management, an emerging markets real estate platform funded by some of the former founders of  Ashmore, at the time the largest emerging markets fund manager in the world.

Jeff also served as the CEO of European Future Group, managing a team of 85, and 230 employees across 5 countries.

Jeff  has sourced investments and restructured developments worth over $4bn.

Jeff complemented his solid foundations in engineering, finance, technologies, and real estate with 30 more years of experience and formal degrees and highly specific executive education programmes, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Kuhne Logistics University, and London Business School.

Saskia is an M&A Transaction Manager and Co-Founder of a number of startups within the logistics and logistic technology sector. Operating on the Irbis Capital Private Equity platform, specialising in creating value in logistics and supply chain assets through aggregation and consolidation (M&A) and / or digital and operational optimisation. As part of the founding team, secured significant seed round funding which led to a major investment commitment (up to $1.5bn for the sector) from a single source capital partner, becoming the youngest MIP and equity holder in the investor’s history. Working with key stakeholders both internally and externally to develop the market proposition, operational processes and procedures as well as identifying and building an international deal pipeline.

Saskia is a true entrepreneur and key networker, currently developing a ‘Women in Supply Chain’ initiative incorporating Supply Chain, Tech, Finance mentoring and network program.

Saskia’s sector focus is unparalleled, specialising in supply chain and logistics: strategy, management, design, operations, and environmental sustainability; studying at Stanford, MIT (Boston), London Business School, Kühne Logistics University (Hamburg), City, University of London (London) and the University of Hamburg.

Reena is an M&A Analyst at Irbis; leveraging in-depth market research and analysis to both identify and inform strategically robust investment opportunities. Processing key market trends and industry challenges into tangible M&A activity.

Reena has a strong financial and analytical background. Previous experience includes intern analyst positions based in Singapore within Private Equity and Venture Capital, covering investments across Southeast Asia.

Reena’s career is underpinned by strong educational foundations: a Masters in Financial Analysis (London Business School) and a BSc in Financial Mathematics and Statistics (London School of Economics and Political Science).

Ryan is an M&A Associate at Irbis; leveraging his strong accounting and analytical background to both identify and evaluate investment opportunities across the logistics and supply chain space. His experience on large and complex engagements has ensured a meticulous attention to detail.

Ryan qualified as a Charted Accountant (SAICA) at Deloitte London, where he was staffed on challenging FTSE 250 engagements in the Banking and Capital Markets sector.

Ryan has first-hand experience of the acquisition process and related intricate acquisition accounting.

Ryan hold a BBusSci in Finance and Accounting, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.

Callum is a Logistics and Supply Chain Investment Analyst at Irbis; where he generates solutions that identify new logistical operations, trends, and market opportunities aiming to drive competitive advantage by reducing costs, improving delivery performance and processes, creating value and driving profitable growth for the company.

Callum has gained business experience across a variety of industries including: non-for-profit, heavy machinery, shipping, and 3PL transportation. He holds a degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management with a minor in Economics. During his university years, Callum was a varsity football player being awarded the academic all Canadian on 3 occasions and was a pillar to the football community.

Beyond his academic and professional career, Callum can be found watching the Liverpool games, and staying active through various sports such as skiing, running and playing golf.

Riccardo is an M&A Analyst at Irbis; where he focuses on uncovering and evaluating investment opportunities. He combines comprehensive market research with analytical prowess to identify key trends and challenges that translate into strategic M&A decisions.

Riccardo’s previous experience includes working at OC&C Strategy Consultants in Milan, Italy, where he tackled various challenges for clients in the Hôtellerie, Aerospace & Defense, and Mobility industries. He also cofounded a startup, First Personal Coin, which bridges the gap between Web3 and the traditional financial industry.

His academic achievements include a BSc in International Economics and Finance from Bocconi University, followed by a Master’s in Management, with specialisation in Digital Investing, at London Business School. Riccardo is also an active member of the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club at LBS.

Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Riccardo is an enthusiastic sportsman, participating in an Ironman 70.3, competitive alpine skiing, sailing, and kitesurfing. His interests also extend to FinTech and Impact Investing. Riccardo is fluent in Italian and English, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish and French.

Freddie is an M&A Analyst at Irbis; where he supports the M&A team across the various real estate platforms on Transaction Management, Qualitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis.

Freddie is a Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), he was promoted to the role of an Assistant Manager within the Audit and Assurance department, with a particular focus on AIM listed clients. Following his accounting qualification Freddie worked as an Investment Analyst for a family office where he gained extensive exposure to real estate investments within urban hubs across Europe.

Freddie holds a degree in Business Management from Newcastle University and in his spare time is a keen golfer and skier.

Jo has over 20 years in business management positions, predominantly in fast-moving entrepreneurial environments; either backed by Private Equity or high-net-worth individuals. She’s driven start-ups and scale-ups forward across Europe, the Middle East, United States and Africa.

Her category experience spans; agriculture, construction, finance, FMCG, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, real estate, retail, recruitment, telecoms, and the service sector.

Her raison d’etre: adaptability, problem-solving, discretion and clear communication, underpinned by high levels of commercial awareness and excellent analytical and research skills.

Her love for business is evidenced by her reading list and formal education; BSc (Hons) Information Systems for Business in Europe from Brunel University. Her dynamism and get-up and go is demonstrated in her love of sports: gym, tennis, and rugby.

Rachel is the Operational Finance Director for Irbis. Addressing all financial issues. The here and now, alongside future forecasting and reporting. Delivering within the context of M&A; new opportunities, new environments, new partnerships.

Rachel has previously gained business experience across various industries: construction, hospitality, and recruitment. Her heartland being financial roles where she leverages the latest software and manages key relationships. Clear and efficient working is her mantra.

Her practical, hands-on experience has been complimented by a business orientated educational background, including two Business Studies distinctions (BTEC First and National Diploma), and a certification from the Sage University for Sage 50 accounts.

Outside of work Rachel can be seen touring Britain’s roads with friends on her beloved motorbike or immersing herself in a great book or film.