Michelle de Havilland is Founder and CEO of BlackGate, a global real estate advisory platform she established in 2016, spanning consulting, capital raising, and marketing across international markets. Through BlackGate, she advises on complex cross-border real estate strategies, working across investment, development, and advisory mandates. Her career spans a globally diverse portfolio of real estate projects, including pioneering branded residences in Hong Kong and the Philippines, residential developments across India and the United States, major hospitality projects in Brazil, and involvement in the landmark Nakheel Tower in Dubai. This international footprint reflects deep experience across multiple asset classes and geographies. Over her career, she has delivered and contributed to more than 50 major global developments, including some of London’s most recognisable projects such as The Shard, The Walkie Talkie, One Nine Elms, The Stratford, and the masterplan redevelopment of Victoria in Westminster. Her work positions her as a globally connected real estate advisor with extensive experience in large-scale, high-profile developments and international capital markets.
