St. Modwen, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has appointed James Cooper, former Partner at InfraRed Capital Partners, to head up a dedicated team focussed on growth through investment in new opportunities.
Cooper’s team will concentrate on acquiring high-quality, ready-let urban and big box logistics opportunities where St. Modwen can utilise its development expertise to modernise and reposition older buildings and enhance their environmental performance. St. Modwen, which was acquired by Blackstone in 2021, has the capacity to deploy significant capital into new investment opportunities alongside the company’s existing development pipeline over the coming years.
Prior to joining St. Modwen, Cooper spent 21 years at InfraRed Capital Partners (IRCP), a global investment manager, leading the assembly of several value-add and core-plus funds. During his tenure as Director and Head of Origination for UK and Ireland, he built a strong track record in the logistics and light industrial sector.
At St. Modwen, he will expand the existing five-strong transactions team and work closely with Polly Troughton, Managing Director of St. Modwen Logistics, and Blackstone to source and execute acquisitions that complement its development programme.
