Herman Kok

Blake Loveless is a real estate market and location analyst with a focus on urban mixed-use, logistics, retail, offices, and residential properties.

He excels in analyzing macro (international) market trends, micro location contexts, consumer insights, and research for portfolio and property management.

Currently, Blake serves as the Head of Research at MARK Capital Management, where he leads market views, investment assessments, consumer research, investor reporting, and data analytics.

His expertise extends to market pitches, data management, and integrating research into operational businesses, particularly within asset classes and countries.

At MARK Capital Management, he drives research activities for investments and fund raising across platforms such as Urban Repurposing, Crossbay, and Doma.

In addition to his role at MARK, Blake participates actively in prominent research networks and organizations like RICS, ULI, ECSP, KERN, and ICSC.

He also shares his knowledge and insights as a guest lecturer at UvA University of Amsterdam, Department GPIO Geography, Planning, and International Organisations.

Blake's academic journey includes studies in Primary School at Zuiderschool, MRICS at RICS, MRE at Universiteit Antwerpen, PhD in Geography at Utrecht University, Political Geography at University of Ulster, Social Geography at University of Groningen, and High School at RSG Rijks Scholen Gemeenschap Meppel.

Throughout his career, Blake has held key positions at various organizations such as Ellandi, DISCvision, Gazet van Zurenborg, and Multi.

His contributions span from being an Associate Partner, Member of Editorial Board, to Head of Research and Associate Director roles at different companies.

He has also shared his expertise as a Guest Lecturer at UvA and engaged in research and consultancy roles at ICSC, Kolpron (Ecorys), and Utrecht University.

Blake Loveless is affiliated with professional bodies like RICS, ULI, ECSP, ICSC, NRW, and SPR, where he holds roles in committees, councils, and research groups driving industry advancements.