Our people
Personally involved
Business Development
Bevan McWilliam
Bevan is the Business Development Director within Kadans Science Partner UK. He has a career in identifying commercial opportunities for science-based businesses, including Universities, Research Institutions, CROs and biotech start-ups. Bevan now specialises in identifying and converting leasing opportunities for the company’s UK and Ireland portfolio.
Bevan works closely with the company’s pan-European sales teams to identify tenant-focused opportunities and make best use of his global connections. His focus is on leasing our development assets, using his strong network of relationships to optimise business and lease performance.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: b.mcwilliam@kadans.com
Qaisar Rafiq
Qaisar brings over a decade of expertise in life sciences, healthcare, and business development, delivering impactful results across clinical research for scientific innovation. Prior to joining Kadans Science Partner, Qaisar served as Executive Director of Business Development at Simbec-Orion, where he played a pivotal role in driving growth and forging key partnerships in the clinical research space both with large pharm and biotech’s.
With a deep understanding of the intersection between science and business, Qaisar now leads European business development efforts, helping position Kadans as the partner of choice for the life sciences ecosystem. Passionate about supporting groundbreaking discoveries, he thrives on building long-term relationships that enable companies and institutions to achieve their scientific and commercial goals.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail to q.rafiq@kadans.com
Asset & Investment Management
Mark Hanna
Mark is the Country Lead Asset Management at Kadans for the UK and Ireland.
Mark is a Chartered Surveyor and joined from Bruntwood where he was their Head of Property Management. Mark has experience in core property and facilities management activities as well as procurement, supplier management, ESG and Sustainability. Prior to Bruntwood, Mark worked at CBRE in Dubai and in the UK managing properties for Pension Funds and Developers.
As well as being active with the RICS, Mark also sits on APC Assessment Panels and is a APC Mentor offering support to internal and external candidates.
Mark has a passion for delivering transformation change and excellence across our property teams in the UK.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 625 625 or e-mail: m.hanna@kadans.com
Katie Nelson
Katie is Head of Leasing for UK & Ireland Portfolio at Kadans.
Katie’s expertise is working with incoming tenants and helping translate their scientific needs into occupational real estate. Katie has an extensive background in tenant representation and working with international businesses. She works with all departments within Kadans to ensure their buildings are delivered and operated to be the best in class and ready to occupy. Katie provides continuous support to our incoming tenants and ensures a smooth transition and delivery into the Kadans Portfolio. Katie focuses on brand promotion at industry events with the support of our Ecosystem Team to ensure we are continuing to provide opportunities for our tenants.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: k.nelson@kadans.com
Oli Appleyard
Oli is the Leasing Manager for the for the UK and Ireland Kadans portfolio.
Within Oli’s role, he is responsible for working with incoming tenants to find real estate solutions for their specific scientific needs. Prior to joining Kadans, Oli worked at Knight Frank in the Life Sciences agency department. Within this, he focused on both tenant representation and landlord instructions over a range of locations, sizes and scientific disciplines.
Oli is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: o.appleyard@kadans.com
Claudia Tripp
Claudia is a Head of Asset Manager for the UK & Ireland.
Claudia joined Kadans from Network Rail where she was an Asset Manager responsible for managing a mixed-use portfolio throughout London and the South East. Claudia focused on delivering real estate solutions to help tenants succeed.
Prior to this, Claudia worked at Cushman & Wakefield in their Central London Occupier Representation team. Claudia specialised in advising tenants on their real estate strategy focusing on office acquisitions, lease re-gears and renewals.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: c.tripp@kadans.com
Léon Mehtab
Léon is Asset Manager at Kadans for the UK and Ireland.
Before joining Kadans, Léon worked for 2 and a half years in the Property and Asset Management department at Strettons. There, he managed a mixed-use portfolio for institutions, property companies and private investors. Léon specialised in providing strategic advice to maximise the value of his clients’ investments and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory obligations. At Kadans, Léon leverages his expertise to support the strategic management and growth of the company’s UK and Ireland portfolio.
Léon is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: l.mehtab@kadans.com
Lauren Tang
Lauren is Stakeholder Manager at Kadans for the UK and Ireland.
She has a wealth of experience in the healthcare and life sciences industries in commercial consulting roles. Lauren has a degree in Microbiology and experience of working in laboratory environments. She also recently completed an MBA degree with a focus on health technology and the pharmaceutical industry.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: l.tang@kadans.com
Property Management
Nadika Snowden
Nadika is Lead of Property Management within Kadans Science Partner and is responsible for the property and facilities management team within the UK. She is responsible for the management of our operational teams and setting the processes and procedures by which we deliver excellent operational services to our occupiers.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: n.snowden@kadans.com
Daniela Mihai
Daniela joined the Kadans team in 2021. Daniela started as Property Manager and is now Mobilisation Manager within Kadans Science Partner and is responsible for bringing our new commercial science developments buildings out of construction, through soft landings into normal building operations.
Daniela brings a number of years of experience in building management after managing a number of high profile buildings in the UK before joining Kadans.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: d.mihai@kadans.com
Hannah Brown
Hannah is Building Manager within Kadans Science Partner and is responsible for the (technical) property management of our building in Stevenage, Sycamore House. She brings many years of experience in building management after managing a number of unique buildings in the UK before joining Kadans.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: h.brown@kadans.com
Victoria Welch
Victoria is Regional Property Manager within Kadans Science Partner and is responsible for managing properties at Abingdon Science Park and Oxford. She brings many years of experience in operations, facilities and building management.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: v.welch@kadans.com
Eric Katz
Eric ‘Rick’ Katz comes to his role as Laboratory Manager at Kadans Science Partner with a wealth of experience in the UK and USA in facilities, lab management and as an SME.
Rick is a problem solver and a committed team player. His 25 years of professional experience spans a variety of industries including Defence, Manufacturing, Food and Bio Medical.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: e.katz@kadans.com
Ricky Williams
Ricky is the Lab Manager on Waterstreet within the Kadans Science Partner UK team. He has been in the science industry for about 5 years now. First, as an animal technician at Kings and UCL, then at the Francis Crick Institute as a Laboratory Operations Technician.
“I love collaborating with others to meet common goals and to improve on working processes. I like using my operations and technical background to allow 20 Water Street to run smoothly and effectively, enabling amazing research and collaboration to take place under one roof!” according to Ricky.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: r.williams@kadans.com
Labiba Taqiya
Labiba joined Kadans Science Partner in 2023 as a Facility Coordinator.
She is a hard-working and driven individual who isn’t afraid to face a challenge. Labiba is also passionate about her work ethic.
She has worked in various departments and has the experience to give the best outstanding service to all customers and clients.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: l.taqiya@kadans.com
Jim Gibson
Jim is Regional Property Manager within Kadans Science Partner and is responsible for managing properties in Glasgow. He brings many years of experience in operations, facilities and building management.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: j.gibson@kadans.com
Development
Edward Joslin
Edward is Country Lead Development for the UK & Ireland. Edward joined Kadans from Kennedy Wilson where he was a Senior Development Manager. Edward brings a wealth of construction experience to Kadans with delivery expertise in complex construction projects, from feasibility to completion in a variety of sectors in the UK. Edward has delivered projects for both the public and private sectors from the client as well as developer side.
Edward brings his in-depth knowledge of acquisition, building and tenant requirements into the design and construction elements including optimisation of internal work spaces.
Do you have any questions? Please call us directly: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: e.joslin@kadans.com
James Dawson
James is Development Manager for the UK & Ireland bringing with him a wealth of experience gained across Healthcare, Hospitality, Commercial and Logistics. James is delighted to be moving back into the Healthcare space with Kadans, having previously acted as a client-side Project Manager for CVS Veterinary Group PLC.
Putting the end-user at the heart of everything he does, James provides end-to-end project delivery experience, having delivered both new-build and refurbishment programmes. Continually striving to improve both quality and value, James is excited to help build the Kadans footprint in the UK and build strong bonds with suppliers, partners and clients alike.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone: +31 (0)411 625 625 or e-mail: j.dawson@kadans.com
Will Fogden
Will is Senior Development Manager at Kadans Science Partners, heading up the identification, feasibility assessment, and acquisition of new opportunities across the UK, Ireland and a wider portfolio.
Personable and engaging in assimilating development briefs, he brings a dynamic and holistic approach to the project life cycle.
Leading in the design and delivery of innovative technical spaces, Will seeks to foster the interflows between science and society.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: w.fogden@kadans.com
Oliver Reback
Oliver is an Assistant Development Manager at Kadans for the UK and Ireland.
Prior to joining Kadans Oliver was ga raduate project manager at AECOM where he specialised in the science sector, working on the design and fit-out of bespoke laboratories, as well as the construction of space technology testing facilities.
Oliver places great emphasis on clear and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure end-user requirements are not only met but exceeded. By always considering the bigger picture, Oliver is able to identify opportunities for improvements to add value to his projects.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: o.reback@kadans.com
Ethan Rose
Ethan Rose is an Assistant Development Manager at Kadans Science Partner. With extensive end-to-end experience in Residential, Commercial Office, and Retail assets, Ethan brings a diverse set of real estate expertise to the rapidly expanding Life Science sector.
Prior to joining Kadans, Ethan worked at Lendlease, where he contributed to some of London’s largest regeneration projects, including Elephant Park and the Silvertown redevelopment. This experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate and manage the most complex development processes.
Ethan is passionate about design and creating spaces with positive social and environmental impacts. This drives his attention to detail, ensuring that the projects he works on are delivered efficiently and sustainably.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: e.rose@kadans.com
Construction
Andy Hills
Andy is Fit Out Project manager for the UK. Andy is a chartered architect and with over a decade of experience working on some of the UKs most innovative commercial and laboratory projects.
Andys experience has seen him working both client and contractor side and he prides himself on balancing pragmatic thinking with achieving the best possible outcome for both Kadans and our tenants.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: a.hills@kadans.com
Ecosystem & Marketing
Ellena Regan
Ellena is the Marketing and Events Manager for the UK & Ireland at Kadans Science Partner.
Before joining Kadans, Ellena worked at a global gasses company on marketing, communications, events and business improvement projects, across the Healthcare, Scientific, Industrial and Hospitality sectors. Ellena also previously worked as an Events and Planning Manager at a creative agency. She holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts degrees, majoring in Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sociology and Employment Relations & Organisation Studies.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: e.regan@kadans.com
Charika Gumbs
Charika Gumbs joined Kadans Science Partner as an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Event Coordinator, bringing her background in sales operations, CRM management, and client relations.
With a BA in Events and Marketing, Charika has a talent for organizing and delivering seamless events that engage and inspire. Known for her proactive approach, she combines her strong problem-solving skills and project management experience to ensure every detail is covered. Charika is passionate about creating memorable experiences that foster connection and collaboration, perfectly aligning with Kadans’ mission to support innovation and growth within the science and technology community.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: c.gumbs@kadans.com
Hospitality
Mohima Chowdhury
Mohima joined Kadans in 2023 as Centre Operations Manager at our London Innovation Centre at 20 Water Street, Canary Wharf.
Mohima has worked for various companies in the NHS and local councils. She has very strong and positive customer service skills and has many years of experience with customers from all levels and backgrounds. Mohima has experience in busy environments and is known for her friendly customer service and problems solving skills.
Mohima will play a key role in contributing to our ecosystem at our London Innovation Centre. She will support all our growing businesses with their front of house duties and make sure they are welcomed and supported.
She will be managing all our common areas, meeting rooms and pass access controls. Mohima is a key contact for our tenants on the ground as well as the wider team.
Do you have any questions? Please call us directly: +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: m.chowdhury@kadans.com
Jude Quinn
Jude worked in the reception team at Sycamore House in Stevenage from the start. She has since joined the Kadans Science Partner team.
Her main role is Front of House Receptionist.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: j.quinn@kadans.com
Staff
Rachel Hill
Rachel worked in the reception team at Sycamore House in Stevenage from the start. She has since joined the Kadans Science Partner team.
Her main role is Front of House Administrator.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: r.hill@kadans.com
Sammie Peel
Sammie joined the Kadans team in 2021. Sammie works as the Team Secretary at Kadans Science Partner London office. Sammie brings a number of years of experience as a secretary and PA. Sammie knows all the ins and outs of the UK organisation.
Sammie is also the PA for the London-based Directors of Kadans Science Partner
Do you have any questions? Please contact us directly by phone +31 (0)411 – 625 625 or e-mail: s.peel@kadans.com
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