Altum Group strengthens UK real estate growth with London appointment

Managing Director, UK

Published: 22nd Jan 2026

Altum Group, a leading international provider of Fund, Corporate and Family Office Solutions, has made a significant investment into the expansion of its UK offering with a new appointment in its London Real Estate team.

This strategic hire will support Altum’s continued growth trajectory in the UK market, where demand for high‑quality, governance‑led administration continues to accelerate.

To meet this growing demand and strengthen service delivery for an expanding client base, Altum welcomes Matt Philpott to help bolster operational excellence and enhance the firm’s real estate capabilities in the UK. Matt will play a key role in supporting the UK leadership team as Altum deepens client relationships, expands its real estate footprint, and enhances its delivery model for UK and European structures.

“Real estate has been core to Altum’s DNA, and our continued growth in the UK reflects both client confidence and our investment in people, process and technology,” said Simon Drewett, Altum Group’s UK Managing Director. “Matt’s expertise strengthens our ability to scale, onboard new mandates efficiently, and maintain the high governance standards our clients expect.”

Simon Drewett

Managing Director, UK

In his role, Matt will support the day‑to‑day delivery of administration and relationship management across a growing client book in the UK and Jersey. This includes overseeing complex portfolio transitions, ensuring consistent communication with directors, and providing oversight on structuring, governance and onboarding processes as Altum continues to win new mandates.

Commenting on the appointment, Matt said:

“Altum stood out to me as a dynamic, forward‑thinking business with a culture that genuinely empowers its people. The firm’s investment in technology and people plus the trajectory of the growth were major drivers in my decision to join. Joining Altum aligns with my aspirations to contribute to a high‑growth, high‑quality team, and I can’t wait to make an impact.”

Matt Philpott

Manager, Real Estate

Altum Group strengthens UK real estate growth with London appointment

Altum Group, a leading international provider of Fund, Corporate and Family Office Solutions, has made a significant investment into the expansion of its UK offering with a new appointment in its London Real Estate team.

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