Lysara Completes Leadership Team with Appointment of Ben Marks as CFO

Lysara has appointed Ben Marks as Chief Financial Officer, completing its senior leadership team as the company continues to expand its fleet infrastructure platform across the UK and Europe.

Marks joins Chief Executive Scott Parsons and Chief Investment Officer Jason Wade, whose appointments established the company’s executive leadership following Parsons’ arrival in May 2025. Wade oversees investment and asset management activities, identifying opportunities to support the platform’s growth strategy.

The wider leadership team also includes Dominic Holmes, Head of Development, who is responsible for the company’s development pipeline across the UK, France and Spain, and Jerome Baudou, Chief Technology Officer. Former BNP Paribas Real Estate UK Chief Executive Andy Martin serves as Chairman.

Marks joins Lysara from Ares, where he became part of the business following its acquisition of the international operations of GLP Capital Partners. During his time with GLP’s European business, he held the roles of Finance Director and later Chief Financial Officer, helping oversee growth in assets under management from approximately $3 billion to more than $10 billion, primarily in the logistics property sector.

Before moving into fund management, Marks spent 15 years with Berkeley Group, rising to Finance Director of St George after beginning his career at PwC. His experience spans multiple property market cycles, including the period following the global financial crisis.

Scott Parsons said the appointment strengthens Lysara’s leadership as the business continues to expand its presence in the European fleet electrification market. He noted that Marks brings experience from professional services, residential development, logistics real estate and investment management, supporting the company’s long-term growth plans.

Marks said Lysara combines expertise in land acquisition, power infrastructure and customer partnerships to support the electrification of commercial vehicle fleets. He added that the company is well positioned to address the capital and operational requirements associated with expanding fleet charging infrastructure across Europe.

Backed by GreenPoint Partners, Lysara launched with an initial £340 million investment commitment. The company develops and operates infrastructure for commercial electric vehicle fleets, combining urban mobility hubs with developments located near major transport and logistics centres, including sites around Heathrow, Lille and the Port of Belfast. Its portfolio includes an income-producing last-mile logistics asset at the Port of Belfast that is leased to Amazon.

As demand for commercial fleet electrification grows across Europe, Lysara continues to build its leadership team and investment platform to support the rollout of charging infrastructure for logistics operators and other large fleet owners.