IPD has appointed Leslie Chua as executive director for Asia.
He will be based in Singapore and take charge of sales coverage for the Asia region.
During his career, Chua has held a number of senior positions in international institutions advising institutional clients on their real estate investment needs.
With more than a decade of real estate experience, Chua was recently head of research and strategy in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan and Korea) at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, which is the alternatives and real assets division.
Prior to this, Chua was head of research and strategic planning at Pacific Star Holdings, and at Standard Chartered Bank – Istithmar Real Estate Fund Management.
He also played a key role developing the Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Intelligence Service (JLL REIS) for the Asia Pacific region.
Chua said, “I am very pleased to be heading IPD’s efforts in expanding in Asia. I look forward to increasing our commercial exposure in this region, and continuing to provide real estate investment transparency, with analytics that can define and justify real estate alongside a multi-asset class portfolio.”
IPD managing director Laurent Ternisien said, “We are delighted that Leslie Chua is joining IPD and welcome him as part of the team.
“IPD is eager to expand in new markets throughout Asia, as well as building on the work that has already been achieved there. We have no doubt that Chua has the experience and knowledge to drive this process successfully.”
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