Logistics developer Chancerygate has opened an office in Dublin and appointed a development director for Ireland to drive its expansion in the country.
The developer has hired Ed Dobbs from Hammerson, where he worked for more than seven years, latterly as development director for its Irish business.
In his new role, Dobbs will be responsible for driving Chancerygate’s expansion throughout Ireland and overseeing the developer’s proposed Airport Trade Park scheme. It acquired the five-acre site in partnership with specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management for €4.5m in 2022.
Subject to planning, the partners will speculatively develop 114,000 sq ft of grade-A urban logistics and warehouse space across 14 units ranging from 3,500 sq ft to 20,675 sq ft.
Dobbs said: “Ireland presents Chancerygate with a great opportunity thanks to its reputation and experience in delivering multi-unit Grade A urban logistics developments.
“Through strategic site acquisitions and developing high-quality accommodation, we can achieve our objective of establishing Chancerygate as the most prominent urban logistics developers in Ireland.”
Chancerygate European director Jason Sharman said: “Ed’s wealth of expertise and valuable knowledge of the Irish market means he is best placed to support Chancerygate’s expansion across Ireland.
“Launching our Dublin office shortly after the opening of our Madrid office is another statement of our intent to push our European growth plans.
“We have already secured our first site in Ireland and now look for further development opportunities to become an active player within the country’s urban logistics market.”
Earlier this month, Chancerygate opened an office in Madrid and appointed Felipe Lainez from Mirastar Real Estate Investment as development director.
In addition to Dublin and Madrid, Chancerygate has offices in London, Warrington, Birmingham and Bristol.
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