Operations Director

Background

Prior to joining GI Partners, Mr Bernard worked in real estate fund management as CFO for 9 years.  He was a member of the original management team that set up Curzon Global Partners, which developed from 6 employees and no funds under management to 35 staff and €4 billion AUM within 4 years.  His role included setting up and running the European infrastructure of the funds and managing all reporting requirements.  Curzon Global Partners is now part of the AEW Europe Group.  Prior to joining Curzon he was the UK Finance Director of DTZ, the quoted European surveying firm, and a Senior Manager at Deloittes.
 

Education

• B.A. in Classics from Durham University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant