London based investor, developer and asset manager Kajima Properties has appointed a new asset manager for its European portfolio.
Eleanor Harbage arrives to focus upon the portfolio which has a logistics and purpose built student accommodation focus. The role also involves developing relationships with new and existing join venture partners, including in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
Eleanor joins from Accrue Capital, a UK-based investment management specialist where she was responsible for a mixed portfolio of commercial property assets.
Prior to that, she spent the first five years of her career at Helix Property Advisors as a property and asset manager, overseeing a portfolio of commercial properties in London and Scotland predominantly.
Based in the company’s London office, Harbage will report to John Harcourt, managing director of Kajima Properties.
Harcourt said: 'We are very excited to welcome Eleanor to the team, where she will be able to draw on her experience to further develop and enhance Kajima Properties’ presence in Western and Central European markets. I look forward to working with her as we continue to seek out and develop opportunities.'
Harbage said: 'Throughout the recruitment process, Kajima stood out for its people, culture and assets. Logistics especially is a sector that has remained resilient in the coronavirus pandemic, and I’m looking forward to working across Europe on new, exciting projects with an excellent team.'
