Canada Life Asset Management has appointed Robin James from LaSalle Investment Management as the company’s new head of UK property.
James, who has more than 28 years of real estate fund management experience, was head of transactions UK and Ireland at LaSalle and prior to that he was head of real estate investment at a sharia-compliant merchant bank and worked for JLL as a director in its capital markets team.
He succeeds Michael White, who retired from Canada Life Asset Management in December 2024.
David Marchant, managing director of Canada Life Asset Management, said: “Robin’s appointment as head of UK property marks an exciting chapter for Canada Life Asset Management. With extensive experience in the real estate sector, Robin has a proven track record of delivering strong results. His expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our UK property portfolio and we are confident that Robin’s leadership will position us for continued success in this market.
“I would also like to thank Michael White for his significant contribution to Canada Life Asset Management, and we wish him all the best for his retirement.”
James added: “I am delighted to take on the role of head of UK property at Canada Life Asset Management. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the firm’s strong foundation in the UK real estate market and drive further growth. I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver value and future-focused, resilient solutions for our clients, as well as capitalising on opportunities in the real estate sector.”
