Kajima Europe has appointed Chris Gill as managing director of its property and project finance investment arm Kajima Partnerships.
Gill has more then 15 years’ experience in real estate investment and asset management specialising in infrastructure and energy. In his new role, he will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Kajima Partnerships across its core sectors of renewables, regeneration and social infrastructure.
Gill will also oversee Kajima Partnerships’ investments and operations in Ireland. He will continue in his role as head of renewables at Kajima Europe.
Chris’ appointment forms part of Kajima Partnerships’ succession plan, which includes a series of internal promotions to strengthen the Kajima Partnerships board, with Kevin Hawkins appointed operations director and head of social infrastructure, and Christine Phillips appointed finance director.
Julian Rudd-Jones, senior adviser at Kajima Europe and former managing director of Kajima Partnerships, said: “It is fantastic that Chris will be leading our Kajima Partnerships business as we continue our positive growth trajectory. Since joining us five years ago Chris has championed our diversification into renewables. I am confident that his energy, experience and commitment will drive the next chapter in our development, further strengthening our market position across the UK and Europe.”
Gill added: “I’m excited to embark on a new chapter in my career as managing director of Kajima Partnerships, a company that has gone from strength to strength thanks to our knowledgeable and talented colleagues. Julian, and more recently Richard, have built a strong foundation and established Kajima Partnerships as a leading property and project finance investment company.
“I am honoured by the opportunity to lead as managing director, and I look forward to working with the Kajima Partnerships board to actively lead our renewables, regeneration, social infrastructure, and Kajima Community teams. Our focus will remain on strength and innovation, as we continue to expand and enhance Kajima’s growth strategy in the coming years.”
