DWS has appointed Matthias Naumann to head its direct real estate business in Asia Pacific (APAC). Matthias is based in Sydney and reports to Clemens Schäfer, head of real estate, APAC & Europe in Frankfurt.
In his expanded position, Matthias will oversee the platforms day-to-day operations and direction as a dedicated on-the-ground head of real estate for APAC, while maintaining his current role as CIO real estate for APAC. In addition to expanding DWS’ presence in existing real estate markets, Matthias will be responsible for establishing strategic growth in new markets and key sectors. He is supported by a full service direct real estate platform across portfolio management, transactions, asset management and research with a footprint in key cities and countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Australia and Japan. Matthias chairs DWS’ APAC real estate investment committee, co-chairs the global real estate investment committee and is a member of Clemens Schäfer
