Swiss Life Asset Managers has appointed Tim Munn and Eduardo Illitsch as co-CEOs in the UK from 1 January 2026. They succeed Giles King, who is due to retire.
Munn (pictured), who has 27 years of experience in real estate investment management, joined Swiss Life Asset Managers UK in 2020 and recently served as chief investment officer (CIO). Prior to that, he spent more than two decades at CBRE Investment Management.
Illitsch, who has 31 years of international financial industry experience, has been with Swiss Life Asset Managers since 2018 and has served as head of international sales since 2020. Prior to that, he held senior roles at JP Morgan Asset Management and Credit Suisse.
Jan Plückhahn, head of real estate at Swiss Life Asset Managers, said: “We thank Giles sincerely for his outstanding contribution to the firm, in particular for his pivotal role in the successful integration and re-branding of Mayfair Capital. His leadership and deep industry experience have been instrumental in developing the platform we have today.
“The UK market has very strong growth potential. Tim and Eduardo co-leading the UK unit means leveraging extensive real estate experience and a robust client representative background to drive successful outcomes and lasting partnerships.”
