Bressler to chair Aermont in leadership reshuffle

Aermont Capital founder and managing partner Léon Bressler has been named as the firm’s group chairman, alongside other leadership changes. Bressler has led the European private equity firm as managing partner since 2007.  Longstanding partner Paul Golding has been appointed managing partner, effective 3 April this year. Golding joined Aermont in 2010 from Norges Bank Investment Management, where he served as head of real estate asset strategies. At Aermont, Golding has led various projects including its investment in studio operator Pinewood. To date, Aermont has raised a succession of pan-European investment funds and related vehicles, drawing in aggregate equity commitments of around €13bn. Investors include public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and other institutions.  Aermont held the final closing for its largest fund, Fund V, with €3.8bn of equity commitments in July last year.  Meanwhile, partner Vincent Rouget will leave the business. Aermont said that partners Nathan Shike and Alison Trewartha will continue to play key roles in managing the firm alongside Golding, continuing “as they have done for some 15 years”.  The firm has also promoted chief financial officer Samuel Kreber and managing director Henning Richter as partners.  Bressler said: “Aermont is going from strength to strength. 2022 was an outstanding year in terms of project completions, investment performance and fundraising. I am proud of those achievements and how they reflect our strong culture and exceptional team, which form the foundation of our vision for the future.  “I am confident that Paul will succeed in leading Aermont into that future, with the support of partners and colleagues. With the right leadership and organisation, we will continue delivering an excellent performance to the benefit of all stakeholders.” Bressler added: “I would like to thank Vincent for his many important contributions to our success over such a long period. He has always been a great colleague and partner. On behalf of all of us at Aermont, I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.” Golding said: “Along with my partners and colleagues, we will continue to maximise the value of our existing assets while making new investments with discipline and creativity. I am confident we are in a great position to seize opportunities and generate strong growth for years to come.” To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@eg.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @EGPropertyNews