AEW has appointed Anthony Butler to the newly created role of head of industrial and logistics Europe.
Butler has more than 30 years of experience in real estate investment management in Europe and Asia Pacific and joins AEW from Mirastar REIM where he was co-founder and CIO.
Prior to this, he was CIO at Delin Capital Management and global co-head of transactions and global head of indirect investments at Generali Real Estate.
Butler, who will be based in London, will take on the role in March and will report to Vanessa Roux-Collet, AEW’s European CEO.
He will oversee AEW’s European industrial and logistics funds and asset management functions, as well as the growth of the platform, which now comprises more than 6.4m sq m of space across 11 European countries.
Roux-Collet said: “AEW is a leader in industrial and logistics in Europe, with a successful track record spanning over 25 years. Since then, we have built a premier portfolio ranging from large scale warehousing parks to last-mile urban logistics. With Anthony at the helm, working alongside our established logistics team across Europe, we are dedicated to driving transformative growth and innovation in this critical sector.
“His entrepreneurial spirit and international background, alongside his proven leadership in logistics investment will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional value and service to our clients, ensuring their needs are at the forefront of our strategic vision.”
Butler added: “The European logistics sector offers immense opportunities to create value and sustainable long-term income for investors, driven by strong societal trends and demand. AEW’s established platform, paired with forward-looking leadership, positions us well to respond to structural trends and explore new opportunities. I am excited to be joining the team at this pivotal point in its growth and am looking forward to contributing to AEW’s ongoing success in this evolving sector.”
