Des French

Director, Asset Management

Des joined BBGI in 2026.

As Asset Management Director, Des sits on the Boards of multiple UK assets invested in healthcare, education, social housing and civic infrastructure.

Before joining BBGI, Des was a founding Director and Head of Operations at Resolis, where he was responsible for overseeing complex, compliance-driven portfolios and leading constructive, outcome-focused engagement with public-sector counterparties and stakeholders.

Des has extensive experience in complex commercial negotiations and dispute resolution including mediations, arbitrations, voluntary terminations, and broader contractual settlements. He also brings strong governance, operational and financial oversight capability, developed through many years of working closely with SPVs, lenders and equity investors.

Des holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance from Heriot -Watt University in Edinburgh.

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