Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), today announces the appointment of Ben Sanderson as Managing Director, Real Estate.
Ben will join Aviva Investors in January 2022 with responsibility for the direct real estate business. He will report to Daniel McHugh, Chief Investment Officer, Real Assets, and join the Real Assets Senior Leadership Team.
Ben has over 20 years’ experience in UK, continental Europe, and global real estate investment. He joins the business after 13 years at Federated Hermes, most recently holding the role of Executive Director, Fund Management, with responsibility for global real estate, UK residential and real estate debt investment programmes, as well as overseeing ESG strategy.
Prior to Federated Hermes, Ben was at M&G Real Estate for almost six years, where he held the positions of Fund Manager for the Global Real Estate Securities Fund and Head of Global Strategy and View Formation for private real estate investments. He is the current Chair of the UK Investment Property Forum.
Alongside Ben’s appointment, Aviva Investors also announces that James Stevens, who has successfully led the Real Estate business on an interim basis since February 2021, will take up the new role of Head of Real Estate Investment in January, reporting to Ben. In his new role, James will be responsible for delivering strong performance for our clients through the origination of investment opportunities and developments, as well as leading joint venture and co-investment programmes.
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