Former Prudential real estate lead Martin Moore dies

Martin Moore, former managing director of Prudential Property Investment Managers, has died at the age of 68.

Moore was managing director of the firm, now M&G Real Estate, from 1996, moving to become chairman from 2011 until 2013. He worked within the group for almost four decades, joining the estates department of Prudential in 1974.

In an interview with EG at the time of his retirement from PRUPIM, Moore reflected on the pace of change within the business during his years here. “When I was first here we looked after £1bn or £2bn worth of property, almost all in the UK. Now it’s £17bn, worldwide,” he said. “The scale and reach of the business has been transformed.”  

He added: “The best investment I ever made – the reason I have managed to survive as long as I have – is that I have been able to build and sustain and motivate people around me. I’ve done some great deals but none of them has given me as much delight as to see a team grow and develop and mature. It’s all about the people.”

In a statement, M&G Real Estate said: “Martin was instrumental in shaping the careers of senior figures in the industry – past and present – who were, at one time or another, part of his team. He will be deeply missed by many at M&G and will be remembered as a warm-hearted and natural leader who made everyone feel valued.”