US developer-investor Hines has appointed Logan Smith to the new role of head of logistics for Europe, as of 1 July.
The firm said the appointment underlined its commitment to further expanding its global industrial portfolio, while strengthening its senior leadership team in Europe.
According to the company, Smith will be taking a lead role in growing the sector for Hines in Europe in close cooperation with the Hines dedicated country teams, identifying opportunities with a range of industrial product types in key and emerging markets. He will be based in Hines’ Amsterdam office.
Lars Huber, CEO for Hines Europe, said: 'The success of Hines is built on the experience and expertise of its people and with Logan, we have strengthened our senior leadership team in Europe with one of the best in the business.
'As a firm we have established a considerable European logistics platform in recent years, and with Logan spearheading our strategic growth plan in the sector, we are well placed to capitalise on the tremendous opportunities for continued expansion.'
A senior figure in the logistics investment market, Smith joins Hines from Amsterdam-based Aevitas Property Partners, where he was a managing director. He was previously head of logistics and industrial at BNP Paribas Real Estate and previously served as CIO for P3 Logistic Parks and led European acquisitions and dispositions for Prologis.
'I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join this world class company and be part of the European team. With its global presence and unparalleled local knowledge and history, Hines is well positioned to continue to play a key role in the evolving landscape of industrial and logistics real estate,' commented Smith.
