INSIDE MOUNTPARK’S CAPITAL MARKETS PUSH WITH CBRE’S TOM MILLS
Industrial logistics capital markets expertise is becoming a decisive advantage in Europe’s logistics property sector, and Mountpark has moved to strengthen its position with the appointment of Tom Mills.
Mountpark has appointed Tom Mills to expand its capital markets capability as competition intensifies across European logistics real estate. The move signals a more deliberate push into capital structuring, joint ventures and institutional partnerships as the developer scales its pipeline across the UK, Ireland and continental Europe.
Mills joins from CBRE, where he served as Director in European Capital Markets Industrial & Logistics. Over more than a decade, he advised on acquisitions, funding and disposals across the full development lifecycle—experience that now shifts from advisory into principal-side execution.
In his new role, Mills will lead capital raising initiatives and originate joint venture and co-investment structures. He will also oversee disposal strategies as assets reach maturity, positioning Mountpark to recycle capital efficiently while maintaining development momentum.
The appointment reflects a broader structural shift in logistics real estate. Developers are increasingly internalising capital markets expertise to reduce reliance on external advisors, accelerate deal execution and strengthen alignment with institutional partners. In a higher interest rate environment, access to capital—and the ability to structure it creatively—has become as critical as site acquisition or construction capability.
Mills is not new to Mountpark’s operations. During his tenure at CBRE, he worked closely with the developer on several transactions, including advising on a multi-country portfolio in 2020 spanning the UK, Ireland and France. He also advised on the sale of the Amazon Return Center in Slovakia and the disposal of Mountpark Baldonnell II in 2024, alongside multiple site acquisitions.
That familiarity reduces integration risk and suggests Mountpark is prioritising continuity as it scales. It also highlights a growing trend: developers recruiting advisers who already understand their assets, partners and execution model.
Commenting on the appointment, Paul Segreto, Managing Director, said: “Tom’s appointment is a natural fit for Mountpark. Through his advisory work, he knows the business exceptionally well and brings deep experience and strong relationships across the industrial and logistics capital markets. The team has already enjoyed working closely with Tom, and we look forward to the contribution he will make as we continue to execute our forward-looking strategy.”
Mountpark operates within a highly competitive logistics development landscape shaped by e-commerce demand, supply chain reconfiguration and persistent constraints on prime land. While occupier demand remains structurally strong, capital discipline has tightened, making investor relationships and funding strategies increasingly central to growth.
The company is wholly owned by Affinius Capital, which manages $62 billion in assets. This backing provides Mountpark with institutional scale, but also places greater emphasis on delivering consistent returns through disciplined capital deployment and exit strategies.
Mills’ appointment therefore sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. By strengthening its in-house capital markets capability, Mountpark is positioning itself to navigate a more complex funding environment while maintaining development velocity across multiple European jurisdictions.
For the wider market, the hire underlines a clear direction of travel: as logistics real estate matures, the distinction between developer, investor and advisor continues to blur—with capital markets expertise becoming a core competitive differentiator.
