Landmark Properties expands European leadership team

He will co-lead Landmark Properties' efforts alongside Alex Katsnelson and Tom Banning to build a best-in-class student platform.

Ioannis Verdelis, Managing Director of Development and Investment, Landmark Properties | PBSA News
Ioannis Verdelis, Managing Director of Development and Investment, Landmark Properties.

Landmark Properties has announced the appointment of Ioannis Verdelis as Managing Director of Development and Investment for its European operations.

He will co-lead Landmark’s efforts alongside Alex Katsnelson and Tom Banning to build and scale a best-in-class pan-European student accommodation and residential investment platform.

“We are excited to welcome Ioannis to the Landmark team. His track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across Europe – particularly in the student housing sector – combined with his reputation for leadership and innovation, will be a significant addition to the leadership of our European-based team.”

Wes Rogers, Chairman and CEO, Landmark Properties

Ioannis brings over 15 years of real estate and investment leadership to Landmark. He joins from Vita Group, where he was Chief Investment Officer.

Previously, he led Vita’s international expansion into Spain as Managing Director of International Development, delivering flagship student accommodation schemes and building the local team and expertise.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Landmark at such a pivotal moment in its international growth.

“Landmark is the market leader in U.S. student accommodation, and its entry into Europe is a significant move with aspirations to grow to a leading position. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to bear as we accelerate our investment activity and establish Landmark as a major player in this region.”

Ioannis Verdelis, Managing Director of Development and Investment, Landmark Properties

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