Barings Announces Changes to European Real Estate Leadership
Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, has today announced leadership changes within its European Real Estate team, following the news that Charles Weeks, after a distinguished career with the firm, has decided to retire.
Nick Pink, currently Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management Europe, will assume the role of Head of European Real Estate.
Nick has over 30 years of industry experience across the UK and EMEA and joined Barings in 2005 where his role has encompassed strategy, transactions, and portfolio management in both equity and debt markets. He was previously with CBRE Investment Management (formerly known as CBRE Global Investors).
Alongside his new role, Nick will maintain his existing responsibilities as Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management Europe and Chair of the European Investment Committees. He will report to David Mihalick, Head of Private Assets.
James Salmon, Head of Real Estate Asset Management Europe, will take on the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, European Real Estate in addition to his current role. James has more than 30 years industry experience and has held positions at Protego Real Estate Investors LLP, Aberdeen Property Investors and Capital and Regional plc.
Commenting, David Mihalick, Head of Private Assets at Barings, said:
“Nick is a proven leader who has worked alongside Charles in the build out of the Barings Real Estate European platform since its inception and I’m certain that he will continue the strong momentum of the platform in the region.
“I would like to thank Charles for his pivotal contributions to the build out of the platform and wish him all the best for the future.”
Commenting, Nick Pink, Head of European Real Estate at Barings, said:
“I am excited to take on this role and look forward to working across the platform to serve our clients to the best of our ability. With Barings’ local market knowledge, underpinned by global insights, we are well placed to make the most of a challenging market to seek to deliver outstanding returns on behalf of our investors.
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Charles for all his support and guidance over the years.”
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