Pan-European real estate private equity specialist PineBridge Benson Elliot (PBBE) has appointed Tom Graham as managing director of business development.
Graham, who has more than two decades of experience in real assets investment, capital raising, and product strategy, joins from Aviva Investors where he was head of private markets equity specialists. Prior to that, he held senior roles at LaSalle, Lazard and Standard Life Investments.
In this newly created role, Graham will be based in London and will be responsible for developing investor relationships. He will work closely with PineBridge Benson Elliot’s leadership team, alongside the firm’s broader business development team, to drive the growth of the platform.
Joseph De Leo, managing partner at PBBE, said: “Tom’s appointment further strengthens our real estate business following the successful close of fund VI. Tom has an excellent track record and relationship network across the European real estate market, and we are looking forward to the impact he will have as we continue to grow and evolve our business.”
Sergio Ramirez, chief revenue officer and head of the global client group at PBBE, added: “Bringing Tom on board reflects our commitment to understanding investor needs. His deep knowledge of the European real estate market will enhance our ability to deliver innovative, portfolio-enhancing solutions to clients.”
