Summary of Transaction Headlines

IPE Real Assets | “ADIA Invests $1.5 Billion in Logistics Firm GLP”

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing up to $1.5 Billion in global logistics and data center investment manager GLP to support its growth. The first portion of the investment, which is being committed through the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund’s subsidiary, will be $500 Million. The capital injection is expected to accelerate GLP’s strategy to create large-scale platforms across logistics, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy.

IREI | “Ontario Teachers’ Asia Pacific Real Estate Head joins Schroders Capital as Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate”

Schroders Capital has appointed Junnosuke Ando (Jun) as Head of Real Estate for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, Jun will be based in Singapore and will work closely with the regional team in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Andrew Moore, the current Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate, will assume the role of Chairman, Asia Pacific Real Estate. He will continue to be based in Hong Kong.

Housing Today | “Abri’s Chief Operating Officer to Step Down Before Retirement”

Ralph Facey has announced plans to retire but will take on a new role in the group in the meantime. The Chief Operating Officer at Abri will step down from his current role in the new year as he gets ready for retirement. Ralph Facey has spent 21 years as a member of the Executive team at social landlords Abri and Radian Homes. In 2021, Radian merged with Yarlington Homes to create 55,000-home Abri.

IPE Real Assets | “Americold Realty Trust Appoints Chambers as CEO”

Robert S. Chambers has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of Directors. The appointment of Chambers follows George Chappelle’s decision to retire from the company and board following a four-decade career. Chambers currently serves as Americold’s President. Prior to his current role, he served as President, Americas; EVP and Chief Commercial Officer; and VP of Commercial Finance.

BE News | “Redevco Appoints Head of Asset & Transaction Management”

Redevco has appointed Séverine Maumy as Head of Asset and Transaction Management. Severine, who will be based in Paris, joins Redevco’s leadership team and investment committee and will report directly to Redevco CEO Neil Slater. She brings an exceptional track record in pan-European real estate investment, having led complex, high-value deals across multiple markets and sectors.

Business Wire | “NewPoint Announces Leadership Promotion and Transition”

NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC announced the promotion of Geraldine “Geri” Borger Urgo to President of Agency Lending. Ms. Borger Urgo, who played a key role in leading NewPoint’s acquisition by Franklin BSP Realty Trust, has since guided the integration process and helped shape NewPoint’s strategic direction. She brings extensive industry knowledge to the position, having previously spent nearly 15 years at Freddie Mac and, most recently, serving as NewPoint’s Head of Originations over the past four years.