FACULTY

François Viruly is a property economist with over twenty years’ experience in the analysis of the South African Property market. Professor Viruly lectures in Urban Economics, Property Development and Portfolio Management at UCT in the School of Construction Economics and Management.   François held the position of Chief Economist at the Chamber of Mines. He was Head of Research at JHI Professional Services (valuations, research and legal services) and more recently Head of School of the School of Construction Economics and Management at University of Cape...

A chartered Surveyor of repute with over 30 years’ experience, he is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK), Certified Auctioneers Institute of Nigeria, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and Chartered Association of Project Managers to mention a few. He is an adjunct Professor of Real Estate at the Homburg Academy, Charlotte Town, Canada and an affiliate Partner of International Realty Valuation Inc. San Diego, USA Akin is a real estate and leadership coach who strives for excellence in all areas. H...

Head, Research & Training Lara is a graduate of Estate Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. She also holds a master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Lara has about 10years experience in the real estate industry. She had previously worked with Moorhouse Properties Limited, Epega & Company to mention a few. She is passionate about real estate and would love to see real estate blossom to its fullest in Nigeria.

MKO holds an MBA from Lagos Business School of Pan African University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng. (Hons) from Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He has over 19 years working experience in various capacities covering general management, Customer Service, Manufacturing, After sales, Sales/Marketing, Project and Facilities Management , and industries like Vehicle Assembly Plant; vehicle dealership; Security Company; Fast Food, Banking and aviation sectors of the Nigerian economy, making him a fully rounded professional in both private and public sectors....