Ben Kennedy is the Head of Investment Strategy at Catella APAM, a market-leading UK and Ireland real estate investment and asset management business. Ben leads the firm’s macroeconomic research, market analysis, and quantitative investment strategies, guiding capital allocation across diverse commercial and residential asset classes. He is the co-host of “The Independent Property Opinion” podcast, where he regularly provides expert viewpoints on market conditions, credit opportunities, and structural shifts. Ben specializes in identifying high-conviction investment themes, analyzing interest rate impacts, and integrating ESG and renewable energy initiatives into real estate portfolios. He works closely with institutional investors and major pension funds, leveraging deep operational insights to structure resilient, cash-generating investment frameworks that maximize long-term asset value and adapt to evolving economic cycles.
