ABOUT

Who we are

Established in 2024, Origin is a leading platform focused on creating innovative, sustainable spaces that set new standards in the industrial and logistics sector.

Formed by HBD, part of Henry Boot and Feldberg Capital, two like-minded operators with an ambitious vision for the sector. Our partnership combines HBD’s status as one of the UK’s most active and respected property developers, and Feldberg Capital’s expertise as a purpose-driven real estate investment manager founded by industry leaders.

Our founding companies share a strong commitment to collaboration, leveraging each partners’ proven expertise in establishing local, national and global partnerships to drive growth.

United by a passion for responsible development, our schemes set new standards for environmental and social sustainability in the sector. Meanwhile, our emphasis on innovation ensures the creation of dynamic, forward-thinking spaces that meet modern needs, while retaining community-focused, people-centred working environments.

PEOPLE

  • As Managing Director at HBD, Ed leads the company’s work across industrial and logistics, urban development, and residential sectors. He collaborates with both private and public sector partners to create vibrant new places. Ed joined HBD two decades ago, becoming a board member in 2012 and Managing Director in 2018.

Ed Hutchinson

  • Will co-founded Feldberg’s UK team with David Turner in 2017, bringing a wealth of experience across office, residential, hospitality, industrial, and retail sectors. Previously, he was a member of the Executive Committee at Cording Real Estate Group (now Edmond de Rothschild REIM), overseeing more than €3bn AUM across eight European offices and chairing the Product Development Committee.

Will Amies

  • With over 30 years of experience in European real estate, David co-founded Feldberg’s UK business in 2017, specialising in fund management, investment transactions, and joint ventures. Formerly Head of TIAA European Investment at Nuveen, he managed a $4.5bn portfolio, overseeing major projects like the pan-European retail joint venture with Neinver SA and the Cityhold office partnership with AP1 & AP2. David also launched Nuveen’s business in Scandinavia.

David Turner

  • HBD Executive Director Vivienne Clements has over two decades of experience leading major public and private partnerships for HBD. She has been instrumental in delivering large-scale strategic employment projects nationwide, including Markham Vale in Derbyshire and Momentum in London.

Vivienne Clements

  • With over 20 years’ experience across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use sectors in UK and Europe, Jamie leads investment deal sourcing, asset underwriting, and transaction execution at Feldberg. He joined from Nuveen (formerly Henderson Global Investors), where he managed the €1.2bn European designer outlet venture between TIAA and Neinver.

Jamie Acheson

  • Part of HBD’s Strategic Board, Hamer is responsible for the repositioning of the business’ investment portfolio and relationship management of external funding partners. This includes the sale of investment properties, acquisitions and investments from third parties and from the HBD development pipeline.

Hamer Boot

  • As Director and Head of Region at HBD, Dean has been instrumental in delivering exceptional projects nationwide. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to creating vibrant, sustainable communities, Dean has been a vital part of HBD’s success, contributing to its growth for more than 20 years.

Dean Thompson

  • Rob has a decade of experience in real estate investment and capital markets advisory across the UK and Europe. He started his career at Eastdil Secured in real estate investment banking and has also worked latterly in principal investing. At Feldberg, Rob works in the investment team covering UK deal sourcing and execution.

Rob Allen-Mersh

  • Richard is a seasoned property professional, Chartered Surveyor, and Registered Valuer, who manages many of HBD’s high profile developments. He brings extensive experience from roles at JLL and DTZ, where he provided valuation advice for loan security and acquisitions on a range of commercial assets across London.

Richard Hinds

  • With over 15 years of construction and development experience, Alex is Senior Project Manager at HBD, overseeing major industrial and logistics projects like SPARK in Walsall, where he collaborates with public and private sector partners to bring large-scale buildings to life. A Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) Alex brings extensive site-based expertise from roles at Mulberry Commercial, JLL and RPS.  

Alex Temple

  • Jon manages ESG responsibilities at Feldberg and runs asset management in the UK. His experience includes working for the Grosvenor Estate, where he managed regional shopping centres and the prestigious London estate in Mayfair and Belgravia. He has also served as Asset Manager at Ashby Capital, overseeing several prime office buildings across London.

Jon Cochrane