Richard Buckland
About Richard Buckland
Richard Buckland is the Managing Director at Marathon Asset Management, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in structured finance and debt capital markets, particularly in the European commercial real estate sector.
Work at Marathon Asset Management
Richard Buckland has served as Managing Director at Marathon Asset Management since 2014. In this role, he oversees various aspects of the firm's investment strategies, particularly focusing on the European commercial real estate market. His extensive experience in structured finance and debt capital markets contributes to the firm's ability to manage and grow its real estate investment portfolio effectively.
Professional Experience in Real Estate Finance
Prior to his current position, Richard Buckland held several key roles in the real estate finance sector. He worked at UBS Investment Bank as Executive Director in StabFund Investment Management from 2009 to 2013 and as Director of Real Estate Finance from 2007 to 2008. His earlier experience includes positions at Standard & Poor's as Director of CMBS from 2004 to 2007 and Ernst & Young as Senior Consultant from 1998 to 1999.
Early Career in Surveying
Richard Buckland began his career in surveying, working as a Graduate Surveyor at HNG (Hargreaves Newberry Gyngell) in London from 1992 to 1994. He then advanced to the role of Senior Surveyor at Atisreal from 1994 to 1998. These early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in real estate and finance.
Education and Expertise
Richard Buckland holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Land Management from The University of Reading, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He possesses the MRICS qualification, which signifies a high level of professional competence in real estate. His expertise encompasses structured finance and debt capital markets, particularly within the European commercial real estate sector.
Achievements in Real Estate Investments
Throughout his career, Richard Buckland has led the underwriting of over €1 billion in European real estate investments. His work spans various countries, including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Italy. This extensive involvement in significant investment projects highlights his capabilities in managing large-scale real estate transactions.