Miami-based HIG Capital has appointed Tareck Safi as managing director and head of real estate debt in Europe.
Safi has over 20 years of experience originating, structuring and investing in real estate debt, according to HIG, and will be based in the firm's London office.
Prior to HIG, Safi was head of commercial real estate debt investments for EMEA at Pimco, focusing on private transactions. He previously held senior positions at Societe Generale and RBS.
Riccardo Dallolio, managing director and Head of HIG in Europe, commented: 'I am delighted to welcome Tareck to the firm. Tareck is a very experienced and successful real estate debt investor who brings a wealth of real estate knowledge and experience. Under his leadership, we will continue expanding our real estate debt platform across Europe.'