Connect
to different.

We are retail real estate specialists with a unique perspective. Having worked for both investors and occupiers, we see all sides of any real estate scenario, allowing us to connect the dots and identify different solutions.

Let’s get growing.

OUR MANIFESTO

Growing places.

Growth is a mindset.
One we live every day.
The fundamental purpose of
all our strategies is to grow
companies.

Different is better.

By taking a different approach,
always searching for the
unexpected solution,
we deliver better results than
our competitors.

Narrative in
the numbers.

We search for the narrative in
the numbers. Ensuring data is
meaningful, turning the hidden story it
tells into actions, planning, and process.

Ban the BS!

Get clear advice from truly collaborative
working partners. We build long-term, completely transparent, business
relationships. What we say, we do.

Love what
you do.

We’re in the right job. We love
what we do. We bring that
passion and enthusiasm to all our
business partnerships.

Meet Rob.

I am an experienced real estate leader and a Founding Partner in Elevate. I am known for my ability to successfully engage with a wide range of very different stakeholders, from private equity firms and family investors to listed businesses. I am a ‘people person’ – just as comfortable in the boardroom as I am on the shop floor.

My strength lies in my commercial acumen, using my insights and unwavering focus on long-term value creation to build trust and confidence at every level, resulting in real growth for the business.

I believe what truly sets me apart is my dedication to empowering and leading people and teams across all levels of an organisation. I place collaboration at the heart of everything I do.

“Bringing creativity and connecting people allows me to really leverage the pivotal role of retail real estate for any business.”

- Rob Hadfield, Founding Partner

  • Experience

    RivingtonHark     Focused on maximising income generation for the Redical Portfolio, the first UK ESG Shopping Centre Fund. Developing strategic leasing angles and asset strategies for this diverse retail-focused portfolio.

    Capital & Regional Commercial Director. Key achievements:

    • 100% growth in transactions (2021 vs. 2019)
    • Restructured teams with tech implementation
    • Innovative relationships with NHS and Dark Kitchen operators

     

    Debenhams Group Property Director. Key achievements:

    • Multi-Channel Store Estate model
    • Oxford Street flagship redevelopment and 30+ store modernisations (15% IRR)
    • Head office consolidation saving £9M annually
    • Implemented 70+ third-party offers (F&B operators, gyms, serviced offices).

Meet Gemma.

I am a founding partner in Elevate and a business development expert with  a skill set for driving real transformation and change.

I have collaborated both from a real estate and partnership perspective, with some of the biggest retail brands in the UK and Europe, including H&M, Tesco, and Claire’s.

Always having an eye on multi channel growth is essential. I have a track record in delivering and scaling partnership growth. Building strong and trusted relationships is a great foundation for sustainable growth.

I like to feel part of your team and will go above and beyond to deliver. I love to help businesses grow !

“For me, there’s no more exciting and rewarding challenge than doing everything it takes to help a business grow.”

- Gemma Pratt, Founding Partner

  • Experience

    Founder of Applegarth Retail     Advisory consultancy with clients Crosstown Dough Ltd and Comptoir Group.

    Claire’s VP of Concessions in Europe. Transitioned a brick & mortar retailer into a partnerships brand and developed European growth pipeline. Grew concession sales by 150% in two years and built partnerships with brands including Asda, Matalan, and Toys Centre.

    Claire’s VP of Business Development and Real Estate. As European Property Director led a team to manage 1,000 stores across Europe. Also responsible forInternational Franchise Operations.

    Tesco Head of Leasing. Focused on delivering target property investment income and enhanced customer experience via third party leasing. Driving new third-party relationships and trials with retailers such as Claire’s, Arcadia, Peacocks, Mothercare, and Sports Direct.

    Land Securities Leasing Director, driving leasing strategy and CRM for fashion retailers across the portfolio.

    H&M Led the property team for the UK & ROI – increasing the UK store count from 90 to 200 and winning the best expansion team award !

Let’s get growing.

Get in touch and find out how we can help you grow.