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Blackstone’s Miyasaki to depart amid leadership changes in Asia

The firm’s current COO for real estate in Europe will be relocating to Singapore to assume Miyasaki’s role as head of acquisitions for Asia.

Starwood, the next generation

Barry Sternlicht and his successor, Jonathan Pollack, discuss the wide-ranging implications of the firm’s new leadership structure.

Schroders names former OTPP executive as head of Asia real estate

The current head of real estate, Andrew Moore, will stay with the firm, and in Hong Kong, as chairman of its Asia real estate business.

UK’s Border to Coast seeks first real asset lead amid buildout

The local government pension scheme pool, with over £50bn of committed LGPS capital, is expanding its capabilities ahead of seven more funds joining its client base.

AEW promotes Gina Szymanski to CIO of its public REIT platform

As lead investor for the Boston-based manager’s $4bn global securities business, she succeeds Robert Oosterkamp, who is leaving for an undisclosed new venture.

HSBC names new leader for real assets business

The new hire held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank, including head of alternatives and fund solutions APAC.

Rainer Komenda departs BVK pension fund

The executive has left the Bavarian pension fund group after more than 21 years overseeing its real estate investment activities.

How to be an unforgettable real estate leader

Blackstone’s Wesley LePatner is gone too soon, but she made a lasting impact on the industry in myriad ways.

Blackstone’s LePatner killed in NYC shooting

The CEO of the mega-manager’s non-listed REIT and global head of its core-plus real estate business was 43.

Realterm revamps regional leadership structure amid global expansion

The Maryland-based logistics specialist promoted Paul Underwood and Brian Oravec to newly created CEO roles in Europe and Asia-Pacific, respectively.