Onur is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge (Homerton College), and UCL, with expertise in Mathematics, and a focus on the cognitive and pedagogical mechanisms behind quantitative comprehension and abstract reasoning of organic intelligence within the Faculty of Education.

Onur bridges the gap between organic and artificial intelligence, enhancing our insight into their interactions. His research in mathematical social and cognitive inclusion provides key insights into how organic intelligence processes mathematical structures, which is vital for advancing artificial intelligence. This expertise, combined with his background in International Real Estate and Planning at UCL, has been applied to AI-driven valuation methodologies and the development of advanced and more sophisticated versions of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), establishing him as a key contributor to real estate innovation and FinTech.

Recognised for his influential network, Onur collaborates with regulators, insurers, and major financial institutions to cultivate strategic relationships that deliver exceptional and unique value to the lending industry.

His global connections extend to major Venture Capital and Private Equity funds, investment and family offices, as well as many strategic angel investors within the investment banking, FinTech, and PropTech sectors, where he has secured substantial investment flows across international markets.

Onur, one of the UK’s youngest Senior Lecturers (equivalent to Associate Professor), brought innovation to academia early in his career. He previously played a key strategic role in the UK expansion of the world’s largest real estate conglomerate and has extensive experience in financial services industry. His blend of strategic oversight and financial expertise enables him to drive transformative growth and deliver exceptional value across industries.

Onur is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), the Royal Statistical Society (FRSS), the Royal Society, for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA), and the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), He is also a fully qualified teacher status (QTS) holder, awarded by the Department for Education.

Shuwei is an alumnus of Imperial College London and former researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, has been at the forefront of ground-breaking research at the convergence of machine learning and quantum physics. Now serving as the CTO at FINVISE, Shuwei leverages his advanced technical acumen to drive transformative innovation in AI-powered solutions, focusing on the automation of complex data collection and report generation processes. His unique expertise spans machine learning, data science, and automation, allowing him to introduce state-of-the-art AI technologies to the real estate and mortgage sectors, significantly enhancing efficiency and precision in valuation systems.

A Gold Medalist in the Singapore Physics Olympiad and a Silver Medalist in the Singapore Mathematics Olympiad, Shuwei is also a proud member of the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, the International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS), the Sakura Science Program (SSP) in Japan, and the American Physical Society (APS). With a sharp analytical mindset and a strategic vision for the future of AI, Shuwei is leading a revolutionary shift in how the real estate industry harnesses data-driven decision-making, setting a new standard for technological advancement and operational excellence.

Hayley is an alumna of the University of Westminster with a background in Product. She was one of twenty young Londoners selected to participate the prestigious Mayor of London’s Digital Programme with D&AD and General Assembly, focusing on human relationships with technology and creating innovative platforms to solve real-world problems.

Hayley has worked for and consulted multiple early-stage startups to design their digital products, and she has a proven track record in driving growth and transformation, leveraging her expertise in product design and user experience to deliver innovative solutions. Previous to this, Hayley was User Experience Designer at the University of Westminster, playing a key role in championing the redesign of their global international site.

Max is an alumnus of Regent’s University London and Bayes Business School with a background in Financial and Investment Management.

He held multiple roles at Vanguard including Chief of Staff and Portfolio Manager/Trader for Vanguard’s Active Credit funds. He then moved to the FinTech space working at the Private Markets FinTech Moonfare, building out and managing their Global Implementation Team as part of their Partnerships Group.

Max has been working at the intersection of investing, technology and operational execution with an emphasis on building high-performing teams and agile operating structures.

David is a member of RICS (MRICS), Chartered Surveyor and a Registered Valuer.

David is an alumnus of the University of the West of Scotland, University of Reading and Oxford Brookes University with a background in Real Estate Management, Education and infrastructure Planning and Sustainable Development.

David works with the RICS on next valuation compliance and the RICS Global Standards. He is a Senior Lecturer at the UCEM, previously worked for the UK Government (HM Revenue and Customs) as well as acted as the ‘Head of Valuation’ in the UK, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Russia.

James brings over 18 years of extensive real estate experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Commercial Real Estate at CBRE. In this role, James advised some of the UK’s largest institutional funds and listed real estate companies across a diverse range of asset classes.

His distinguished client portfolio includes industry leaders such as BlackRock, Aviva Investors, British Land, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), Federated Hermes, Aberdeen Standard Investments, Nuveen Real Estate, Workspace Group and many others.

James is a Chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and a RICS Registered Valuer.

James is an alumnus of The University of Reading, (MSc Surveying); and The University of Manchester, (MPhys Physics with Astrophysics).

Having spent the last 14 years in London working with two of the leading multidisciplinary advisory firms, firstly Cushman & Wakefield from 2010 until 2014 and most recently CBRE where he was for over 10 years.

Bringing a wealth of experience from advising investors across core sectors, with key specialisms in Central London, Retail, and mixed-use development schemes, James has primarily focused on providing valuation advice for financial reporting (investment valuation and fund valuation), he also brings experience of advising on several M&A transactions and reporting for loan security purposes.

Building on his analytical approach honed during his first degree and a keen interest in harnessing new disruptive technology, he has developed a passion for driving the change in the provision valuation through the more effective use of AI, big data and machine learning architectures.

Nilufer is a member of RICS (MRICS), Chartered Surveyor and a Registered Valuer.

She is an alumna of the University of Liverpool and Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi with a background in Urban Regeneration and Management, and Urban and Regional Planning.

With over 15 years of experience in real estate valuation, Nilufer has worked on valuing both commercial and residential properties for international investors, lenders, and owner-occupiers.  Since 2020, Nilufer has focused on the exciting fields of prop-tech and fin-tech, exploring how these innovations are changing the real estate sector.

Terry is a member of RICS (MRICS), Chartered Surveyor and a Registered Valuer.

Terry is an alumnus in Finance from the University of Michigan Dearborn and in Construction Economics and Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

He is a seasoned general practice surveyor with over a decade of post-chartered experience in property valuation and advisory.
Before FINVISE, he was a Commercial Valuation Manager at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (MPM Properties) in Dubai. Prior to this role, Terry worked at Chestertons MENA and JLL Hong Kong. His professional journey includes managing portfolios that span residential, commercial, industrial, development land, and hospitality sectors.

Leigh is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and Registered Valuer of the RICS, amassing nearly 20 years of experience.

He is an alumnus of City, University of London (MSc e-Business Systems); and Oxford Brookes University (BSc Hons Real Estate Management).

Garnering multi-sector experience, Leigh has operated across both the residential and commercial sectors within the property and construction industries. This included working within multinational blue-chip corporates through to SME’s, acting in both consultant and client-side capacities, and while nurturing key industry contacts throughout.

Later specialising in Residential Loan Security Valuation and pre-purchase RICS Home Surveys, Leigh has fostered a well-rounded understanding of residential assets across the UK for a range of valuation purposes covering all market segments from sub-prime to super-prime.

Consulting a multitude of professional entities, Leigh has advised private wealth banks, boutique lenders, high street lenders, bridging loan providers, HNW/UHNW individuals, institutional investors, and owner-occupiers.

In 2014, consolidating his residential valuation and building pathology expertise, Leigh founded an independent RICS Regulated Chartered Surveying practice in Central London. Here, Leigh gained experience of business operations fundamentals, including the successful deployment of leading digital products thus increasing operational efficiency.

Moreover, Leigh had benefitted experience with the implementation and development of company Quality Assurance procedures for the alignment with the RICS Red Book valuation standards, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification, and professional indemnity insurance requirements.

Being an early adopter of leading technologies via their direct implementation in the surveying field, Leigh had quickly realised the tangible benefits through first-hand experience. Now a staunch advocate of disruptive technology, Leigh foresees the continued potential for both the ‘PropTech’ and ‘FinTech’ offerings in helping to shape their stakeholder industries for the better, both at present and the near future.

With over 10 years of in-depth experience in the financial services industry, Ash is a CeMap-qualified professional with a thorough understanding of the complexities across both regulated and unregulated lending sector. Her strong connections within the broker and lender communities give her unique insights.

Ash’s expertise extends beyond relationship management. She guides clients and partners through the entire journey, ensuring they have the support and knowledge to navigate the evolving financial landscape. Her ability to analyse and address key industry challenges, combined with her commercial awareness, makes her a trusted partner in delivering tailored solutions.

As a CeMap-qualified expert, Ash is committed to enhancing processes and outcomes in financial services, with a focus on improving client experiences and fostering meaningful collaboration across the sector.