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Ian Williamson joins KKR as a Managing Director and Head of KKR Core Plus Real Estate in Europe
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KKR has appointed Ian Williamson as Managing Director and Head of Core Plus Real Estate in Europe. This strategic move aims to enhance KKR's European real estate franchise. Williamson, formerly of BlackRock, brings nearly two decades of experience in the sector, including overseeing significant investments. Under his leadership, KKR plans to focus on high-quality, stabilized assets with long-term growth potential. This aligns with KKR's growing commitment to a diverse investment portfolio.
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Appointment of Ian Williamson is expected to bolster KKR's European Real Estate strategy.
Williamson has a strong track record, including managing €550 million at BlackRock.
KKR Real Estate Partners Europe II raised US$2.2 billion for investment in real estate.
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Appointment reflects strong growth momentum in KKR’s European Real Estate franchise
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Ian Williamson as a Managing Director and Head of Core Plus Real Estate in Europe, effective immediately. Williamson, who will be based in London, joins KKR from BlackRock where he was Portfolio Manager and will report to Guillaume Cassou, Head of European Real Estate at KKR.
Williamson will oversee formation and lead KKR Real Estate’s pan-European core plus focused strategy, which will focus on investing behind high quality, substantially stabilized assets with long-term growth potential.
Williamson has worked within the real estate industry in Europe for 19 years. At BlackRock, Williamson oversaw the fundraise of €550 million of third party capital for BlackRock Eurozone Core Property Fund and developed and drove the fund’s investment strategy. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2018, Williamson was a Regional Director and Fund Manager at LaSalle Investment Management. Williamson had primary responsibility for the LaSalle Encore+ Fund, for which he invested more than €1.36 billion of equity on behalf of the Fund across Western-Europe. He earned a BSc degree from the University of Reading in 2001, an MSc degree in Land Management in 2002, and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor with the RICS in 2004.
Guillaume Cassou, Partner and Head of Real Estate in Europe at KKR said: “Ian brings an impressive track record in the European real estate sector and we’re delighted to welcome him to our expanding business. This appointment reinforces our commitment to investors to continue evolving and growing the European platform in order to build a high performing and diverse portfolio of investments.”
Ian Williamson, Managing Director and Head of KKR Core Plus Real Estate in Europe at KKR, said: “KKR has built a highly credible cross-sector business in European real estate, which presents a very attractive platform from which to lead core plus focused strategies to meet the demand for high quality real estate throughout the region. I join the team at a time of real momentum for the business, and look forward to bringing my expertise to bear as the business continues to grow.”
In June 2021, KKR held the final closing of KKR Real Estate Partners Europe II (REPE II), a US$2.2 billion fund dedicated to value-add and opportunistic real estate investments in Western Europe. As of September 30, 2021 REPE II had already committed more than US$870 million of capital principally across logistics and residential investment opportunities.
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About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
Who is the new Managing Director of KKR's European Core Plus Real Estate?
Ian Williamson has been appointed as the Managing Director and Head of Core Plus Real Estate in Europe.
What experience does Ian Williamson bring to KKR?
Ian Williamson has 19 years of experience in the European real estate sector, including significant roles at BlackRock and LaSalle Investment Management.
What is the focus of KKR's Real Estate strategy under Williamson?
The strategy will focus on high-quality, stabilized assets with long-term growth potential in the European market.
How much capital did KKR Real Estate Partners Europe II raise?
KKR Real Estate Partners Europe II raised US$2.2 billion dedicated to value-add and opportunistic investments.
When did KKR appoint Ian Williamson?
Ian Williamson's appointment as Managing Director and Head of Core Plus Real Estate in Europe is effective immediately.
