Young Professionals in Real Estate Finance

Europe’s sole networking group dedicated to CRE lending professionals and advisors with less than 10 years' industry experience.

YPREF is chaired by: Joan Jackson, YPREF chair-elect Reena Banga and Immediate Past Chair Michael Shneerson. Scroll down to see the core committee. 

Communication:- Promoting and encouraging avenues of communication within the REF industry young professional community and beyond

Education:- Assisting with career development by providing an educational platform through a combination of peer learning and access to leading REF professionals, including for mentoring

Support:- Providing the tools and resources required for members to fulfil their educational and professional development goals

Networking:- Recognition as the primary meeting point for all young professionals working in REF and to build upon the current CREFC Europe networking opportunities  Below is a snapshot of YPREF events and CREFCE events open to YPREF in 2022.

Below is a snapshot of YPREF events and CREFCE events open to YPREF in 2023.

Mentorship Rocket

We are delighted to have kicked off our joint mentoring program with the Association of Real Estate Funds, to offer mentees from each of our networks an even broader range of potential mentors.

Registration for this program is now closed as the 2023 program has begun. 

YPREF Quarterly

We’re pleased to be able to deliver tour quarterly newsletters dedicated to YPREF. We encourage you to review, reflect and respond to us. We hope you enjoy the read and welcome any feedback.

Members can read previous YPREF Quarterly's here.

Register your interest to become part of this network.  Contact Carol Wilkie

YPREF Core Commitee: