Jonathan Shelley, Founder
Jonathan qualified as a chartered accountant in 2006 at Deloitte, London, in Financial Services. He spent a year at UBS, London, and then four years at BT Pension Scheme where he was responsible for the financial and operational oversight of over £38bn in investment assets. During that time, he managed the setup and oversight of over £8bn in global fund structures with exposure to alternative assets ranging from Private Equity, Commodities, Alternatives and Secured Lending.
Since 2011, Jonathan has run the Shelley Capital group of companies which provides a range of secured lending and property development opportunities to investors as well as investment reporting solutions, via the Addepar Reporting Platform, to Family Offices.
Chelsea Kester, Business Manager
Chelsea joined Shelley Capital in December 2023 and is now responsible for managing all business, operations, and strategy across the Shelley Capital business divisions. In addition, she has a key role in maintaining high service levels in all areas of the business, including Shelley Offices clients and visitors. Chelsea plays a central role in driving operational efficiency and delivering growth across the Shelley Capital business divisions.
Daniel Ickowicz, Head of Lending
Daniel joined Shelley Capital in June 2022 and now manages the Shelley Capital Property Lending business. He is responsible for managing and growing the Shelley Secured Property Loan Portfolio. This covers all aspects of loan underwriting & monitoring, business development, operations and legal due diligence. Daniel has extensive property experience, holds the MRICs chartered surveyor qualification, with previous roles at JLL, CBRE and Deloitte Real Estate.
Denise Frohwein, Business Development Manager
Denise has worked in the wealth management industry for over 12 years, most recently in the Secured Lending space, with specific focus on business development and client relationships. Denise joined Shelley Capital in August 2020 and is responsible for growing the investor base and managing all client relationships. She also manages the development of relationships with brokers and introducers for secured lending deals. She has excellent people skills and has a BA in Business Studies from Middlesex University.
Yael Jackson, Administration and HR
Yael has been with Shelley Capital since June 2015. She holds a BA from Thames Valley University. Yael manages all office, administration and HR aspects for the Shelley Capital group of companies. She has significant experience in operations and business organisation roles. She plays a key role with providing ongoing administration support across the various business divisions.