Responsible for the design and sale of more than 2m square feet of real estate across the globe, Alex Michelin has forged a fruitful career in property. He tells City AM how he did it, and the philosophy he follows for success, in this week’s Square Mile and Me

CV

• Name: Alex Michelin
• Job title: Founder and CEO of Valouran
• Previous roles: Investment banker
• Age: 48
• Born: Jamaica
• Lives: Henley, UK
• Studied: Economics, University of Nottingham
• Talents: Making rum punch
• Motto: Who dares wins
• Biggest perk of the job? Working with the most talented and creative people in property in London
• Coffee order: More of a tea kinda guy
• Cocktail order: Rum and coke
• Favourite book: Wuthering Heights

What was your first role in the world of business?

I began my career in investment banking before founding the prolific development firm Finchatton in 2001. Using my knowledge of financing and structuring property transactions, in 2016 I also co-founded Capital Rise, a property lending specialist.

When did you know you wanted to build a career in property?

Whilst in investment banking, I sought more fulfilment and the opportunity to create lasting buildings and communities, which led me to property development as the ideal balance of finance and creativity.........

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