LONDON, March 27, 2025: HVS London has today announced the expansion of its Asset Management division, further strengthening its position as a leader in hospitality consulting and reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive asset management and owners’ representative services to its clients.
The division will continue to provide a consultative and integrated approach to drive investment optimisation throughout the asset lifecycle. Chairman Russell Kett will provide strategic oversight to the division, which will be directed by Alex Mavridis and managed by Charles Carpentier.
Alex has successfully managed a variety of asset management mandates for our most valued clients. With more than 25 years’ experience managing more than €8 billion of hospitality property across five continents, he has successfully extracted value from assets through all phases of the asset lifecycle. Alex has had his own advisory business for the past six years and previously served in senior roles with Grand Hotel Group (Australian REIT), Istithmar Hotels (Dubai SWF), Sami Saad Holdings (Egyptian family group), and Deloitte UK.
Russell Kett, chairman of HVS London, stated: ‘Over the last few years, clients have been seeking more support in dealing with the myriad issues facing owners in these times, and the roles of asset manager and owners’ representative have never been more important than they are today. Owners are looking for strong leadership and expert guidance, which HVS is well-equipped to provide, thereby making a lasting impact. Alex’s wealth of experience and knowledge and Charles’s proven track record make them the ideal pair to lead this initiative.’
Alex Mavridis, Head of Asset Management, HVS London said: ‘Charles and I are hugely excited to have been entrusted with the challenge of growing HVS’s asset management business during this period of unprecedented geopolitical and operational challenges. HVS serves an excellent client base and we look forward to strengthening the firm’s offering and assisting our clients in delivering exceptional returns.’
About HVS
HVS is the world’s leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the leisure and hospitality industry, offering expertise across all types of hospitality assets, including hotels, restaurants, casinos, shared-ownership lodging, mixed-use developments, golf courses, and resorts (inclusive of spa and wellness components), as well as convention, sports, and entertainment facilities. Established in 1980, the company performs thousands of assignments annually. HVS principals are regarded as reputable leaders in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of over 50 offices staffed by nearly 300 experienced professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit hvs.com.
For further information, please contact:
Alex Mavridis, Head of Asset Management
amavridis@hvs.com
+44 (0) 7825 896977
Charles Carpentier, Senior Associate
ccarpentier@hvs.com
+44 (0) 7850 205149
Russell Kett, Chairman
rkett@hvs.com
+44 (0) 7802 411142
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