As head of Capital Solutions, Towns will identify opportunities for international investors seeking direct real estate exposure to the UK, continental Europe and Asia, where M&G Real Estate has an established presence. Working with M&G Real Estate's deal origination and investment management teams, he will provide separate account strategies, joint venture vehicles and club transactions for investors.

 

“Investors are increasing their allocations to core real estate in Asia in response to the positive growth dynamics in the region and as a source of diversification. We have solid experience of identifying and transacting on core assets, which delivers long term superior investment performance for our clients. Martin’s appointment will enable us to continue working with like-minded investors to capture investment opportunities," says Scott Girard, chief executive officer at M&G Real Estate Asia.

 

Promoted from within M&G Real Estate, Towns has been deputy fund manager of a £9 billion (USD 13.5 billion) separate account for the past four years. His 13 years of real estate fund management experience also includes time at Close Brothers as director of Commercial Property, where he established and managed a series of property funds in the UK and Europe.

M&G Real Estate is a top 25 global real estate fund manager with an extensive international presence and a focus on delivering long-term income driven returns for clients. M&G Real Estate offers core real estate products covering all of the main types of real estate across the globe, in addition to managing segregated mandates and joint venture investments.