CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has appointed Kerron Lezama as a senior director in the Private Infrastructure team.
Reporting to the head of Europe Private Infrastructure, Andreas Köttering, he will be instrumental in overseeing the team in unlocking global investment opportunities.
Lezama joins from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, where he was managing director in the Infrastructure and Natural Resources team, responsible for origination and asset management of infrastructure investments across EMEA, with a focus on regulated and unregulated utilities and transport. He also spent over 11 years at Evercore advising on a number of high-profile deals within the infrastructure sector.
Based in London, he will be responsible for sourcing and executing direct equity investments, as well as supporting the development of infrastructure investment strategies. He will play a leading role in all aspects of the investment process and will be involved in the asset management of the firms’ portfolio companies.
Köttering at CBRE Investment Management, said: 'I am delighted to be welcoming Kerron to our growing Private Infrastructure team here at CBRE IM. In a more challenging economic climate, the work we do to create long-term value for our clients is crucial. As our growth as a firm continues, Kerron’s expertise and strong deal track-record, will be invaluable as we continue to seek compelling investment opportunities for our clients.'
