Oxford Properties names COO

Oxford Properties Group has appointed Dean Hopkins as COO.

The changes come at a time of rapid worldwide growth for Oxford, which grew its assets under management (AUM) by a third last year.

By simplifying its leadership structure, it aligns Oxford’s leadership group with its global growth strategy as the company continues to diversify across asset classes and geographies. Hopkins appointment as COO brings invaluable C-suite tech experience to its leadership team as Oxford adopts a digital-first strategy in its approach to property, facility and asset management.

Within the changes, Jo McNamara becomes managing director, head of Europe, and David Matheson takes the role of managing director, head of Asia Pacific and continues to lead investment and development activity in both Europe and Asia Pacific. Oxford recently entered the Asia Pacific market in late 2018 via its A$4.5 billion ($3.1 billion) take-private acquisition of Investa Office Fund, a leading ASX-