Global real estate asset manager Patrizia has appointed Jérôme Delaunay as its new head of asset management for South-West Europe (France, Iberia and Italy).
Joining Patrizia in June from AXA IM Alts, Delaunay has 25 years real estate investment management experience, including defining and implementing asset management processes and systems transformation aiming at improving efficiency, quality of service and client reporting.
Based in Paris, he will report to Amal Del Monaco, head of European Asset Management & Countries.
Commenting on Delaunay’s appointment, Amal Del Monaco said: ‘He has an outstanding track record in asset management and strong experience in leading pan-European teams. This strategic hire reflects our ambitious growth plans for France, Iberia and Italy where we want to significantly increase our investment activities and footprint.’
Jérôme Delaunay added: ‘I am very much looking forward to joining the company at a time when client expectations have changed considerably. Responsible, innovative and agile asset management practices are paramount to generating sustainable value.’
During his 12 year stint at AXA IM Alts, Delaunay’s was country team head for Benelux, Asset Management country team head of France and head of Asset Management France.
Previously, he held senior positions at Société Générale Asset Management (now Amundi) and Goldman Sachs.
Patrizia manages over €55bn in assets with offices at 27 locations worldwide.
