Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has named Adam Metz as managing director and head of international real estate, a newly created position.

Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has named Adam Metz as managing director and head of international real estate, a newly created position.

Metz brings 30 years of experience in real estate to Carlyle, including his most recent position as a senior adviser to TPG’s real estate group. Metz joins the firm in October and will be based in Washington, DC.

'This is a remarkable opportunity to further develop and grow Carlyle’s international real estate platform,' said Metz.

Carlyle manages $12.3 bn (€9.3 bn) in 10 real estate funds and related investment vehicles that invest in a range of real estate assets in Asia, Europe and the US.

Prior to his role at TPG, Metz held senior leadership positions at several REITs, including General Growth Properties and at Polaris Capital, LLC as a co-founding member.