Senior Team

Pat founded 3RE in 2020 after selling Green REIT plc, Ireland’s first real estate investment trust which he cofounded in 2013, to Henderson Park in November 2019 for €1.6bn enterprise value / €1.3bn equity value.

He originally joined Green Property in January 2009 as Managing Director of the various Green Property businesses, initiating the development of a multibillion real estate workout business on behalf of banks and private equity firms post GFC. He was formerly European Board Director of CBRE and on the Advisory Board of the European Public Real Estate Association (‘EPRA’) from September 2018. In 2023 3RE formed a joint venture with Aermont to invest in the London office cycle with a ‘brown to green’ focus in a dislocated opportunity set.

Mike is the Development and Asset Management Director at 3RE, bringing over 35 years of experience to the role. Before 3RE, he co-founded Viridian Property in 2017.

Mike’s career includes significant time at Green Property, where he established a UK office development business and managed distressed NPLs and Bank Workouts. He also worked at Miller Developments, building a £450m  UK and European investment platform. Earlier, Mike spent a decade at St Quintin Chartered Surveyors. His experience includes managing and selling over £1bn of commercial real estate for various lenders, as well as building, refurbishing, or repositioning over 2 million square feet of office space in the UK. At 3RE, Mike focuses on repositioning, asset management, and real estate investment, particularly in large office properties.

Michelle oversees operations, sustainability and investment strategies at 3RE. Previously, she worked alongside Pat Gunne at Green REIT Plc in managing the company’s €1.6 bn portfolio.

Michelle also served as an external advisor to Ireland’s largest residential REIT, leading investor relations, sustainability and corporate development initiatives. She was formerly a committee member of the European Public Real Estate Association (‘EPRA’) Investor Relations Committee. Michelle holds an Executive MBA from Trinity College Dublin, a Masters in Real Estate, and a BSc in Finance. As a qualified Chartered Surveyor (RICS), Michelle brings expertise in both commercial and residential real estate to 3RE, with a particular focus on integrating sustainability practices into operations and investment strategies.

Tom is a Building Surveyor with over 35 years of experience in real estate.

He began his career at St Quintin, where he built and led a Fund Monitoring team. Since 2006, Tom has managed all UK developments at Green Property, specialising in complex repositioning projects. In 2017, he co-founded Viridian Property with Mike Tapp, further expanding his industry involvement. His expertise includes building and managing development teams, contract procurement, and contractor management. At 3RE, Tom applies his extensive project management and technical oversight skills to support the company’s development initiatives and strategic decision-making.

Caroline brings over two decades of specialised expertise in portfolio and asset management within the real estate sector. Her career includes senior positions at leading property firms, including previous roles at Green Property and CBRE, before joining Goldman Sachs Asset Management as Executive Director. At Goldman Sachs, she oversaw the asset management of the company’s Irish real estate portfolio, notably leading the transformation of Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and managing complex equity and debt transactions across diverse sectors including Office, PRS, and Hotels. As a qualified Chartered Surveyor, Caroline is recognised for her strategic approach to value creation and her ability to reshape investment strategies to optimise portfolio performance.

Stephen built his career at CBRE, the global leader in property advisory services, where he progressed through multiple senior positions before serving as UK Chairman until his retirement in 2019. Since that time he has been Chairman of Workspace plc, London’s leading provider of flexible offices. He maintains several strategic advisory positions, including serving on the board of the Australian Super/BL joint venture responsible for the Canada Water development. Most recently, in May 2024, Stephen was appointed Chairman of the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership.