Jessica Hardman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aboria Capital, a premier real estate investment management firm specializing in European residential and sustainable urban strategies. Before co-founding Aboria, Jessica enjoyed a highly distinguished career at DWS, where she served as Head of Real Estate for the UK and Ireland, overseeing billions in institutional property assets. She is a highly influential leader within the built environment, currently serving as the Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) UK. At Aboria Capital, Jessica directs the firm’s strategic expansion, fund structuring, and institutional capital deployment. She focuses on identifying core, core-plus, and value-add residential opportunities that capitalizes on changing demographic trends and the urgent need for high-quality housing. Jessica is a passionate champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and widely regarded as a key authority on ESG integration and green financing models.