Interview

Gaw’s Middle Eastern promises

Christina Gaw is determined to make Gaw Capital Partners’ relationship with Gulf markets about more than fundraising.

Prologis doubles down on private capital

The world’s largest REIT faces a daunting fundraising market, but the top executives in its strategic capital business are up for the challenge.

Deep Dive: Rana Ghorayeb takes on CDPQ’s real estate reboot

Tasked with navigating the pension’s C$75bn property portfolio through a turbulent environment and the organization’s own unprecedented restructuring, Rana Ghorayeb is undaunted.

Ward Fitzgerald returns to his entrepreneurial roots

Six months after leaving EQT Real Estate, PERE’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner is ready for the next chapter in his career with ExCorde Capital.

Family office Vonrosen eyes partners for Dubai property venture

The founder of family office Vonrosen may bring in co-investors to support the expansion of Dubai luxury developer 25 Degrees, and to fuel broader real estate investment.

Redevco remodeled: From family to fiduciary

Although part of a 183-year-old family business, the Dutch asset manager is the new kid on the block when it comes to third-party capital management.

JPMorgan AM’s Lebovitz: Real estate will outperform private equity in the next cycle

The median real estate manager could beat private equity returns by 20 basis points over the next decade, he said at PERE Network’s America Forum.

Aviva’s Sanderson: To deliver alpha, you have to change the way you invest

The UK manager plans to treble its residential allocation and form more institutional partnerships as part of an ongoing real estate revamp.

Henderson Park’s Nick Weber: Drawn to the USA

London-headquartered manager Henderson Park’s initial US fund is part of an expansion plan several years in the making.

EQT Exeter’s Henry Steinberg talks backlash against warehouses

The firm’s president of North America believes NIMBYism will cause development to stall and rents to rise in the popular sector.