Aware Super UK has hired Mathieu Elshout to lead its European property strategy and team.
Elshout will be responsible for spearheading the further design and development of Aware Super’s European property strategy to maximize returns for its 1.1 million members.
Head of international and deputy CIO Damien Webb said, “As we approach the one-year anniversary for operations, Mathieu’s appointment means we’ve now filled all 15 positions in our initial investment team here in London. This is another milestone in an international expansion strategy that, with the right team now in place, is empowering us to further diversify our portfolio by sourcing new investment opportunities from here in London, where we can more effectively tap the world’s largest and most attractive capital markets on behalf of our members.
“Over time we’ll grow the London team further still, with a plan for 30 investment professionals in the coming years. For now, though, the team
