Asset manager Europa has hired a new managing director from Swiss Life Asset Managers.
Amirali Kasraie (pictured) joins as as managing director of investment management, a newly created role in line with its strategy of strengthening its investment management function.
Kasraie brings more than 18 years of experience in fund management across core and value-add real estate investment. At Swiss Life Asset Managers he was senior portfolio manager. Prior to that, he spent 16 years in fund management roles at Patrizia and its predecessor Rockspring.
Kasraie will be based in London, reporting to Russell Chaplin, Europa’s chief investment officer. His focus will be to review and enhance all areas of Europa’s investment management activities, including research, transactions, asset management, development, sustainability and separate accounts, as well as supporting existing and new strategies.
Kasraie said: “In my role, my key area of focus will be to enhance Europa’s investment management function as we implement our investment approach of seeking mispriced risk.”
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