CBRE Investment Management has appointed Stefan C. Ott to the newly created global role of chief digital and technology officer (CDTO), with a mandate to drive technology solutions across the firm’s real assets business.
Ott joins CBRE IM from Guardian Life, where he held several leadership positions with responsibility for driving innovation and delivering operating efficiencies.
Prior to that, he was chief information officer for UBS Global Asset Management for Switzerland, France and Germany, leading a transformation initiative and re-platforming effort in addition to overseeing technology and infrastructure operations.
‘We are delighted to welcome Stefan to the business in this new senior role which highlights our commitment to invest in technology and other innovations to stay at the forefront of the real assets investment landscape,’ said Andy Glanzman, president of CBRE Investment Management. ‘As an integral member of our senior leadership team, Stefan will further the many advances that are underway for the benefit of CBRE Investment Management’s clients, customers and people.’
