International asset manager Aviva Investors has announced the appointment of Marcus Shepherd as real estate finance director. Shepherd will join Aviva Investors in January from Valad Property Group where he was chief financial officer for Europe.

International asset manager Aviva Investors has announced the appointment of Marcus Shepherd as real estate finance director. Shepherd will join Aviva Investors in January from Valad Property Group where he was chief financial officer for Europe.

Shepherd will be based in London. Ian Womack, CEO real estate at Aviva Investors, said: 'Marcus will play a critical role in building the increasingly global requirements of our finance function. He brings a strong track record in real estate finance and will be responsible for driving our financial planning, management and reporting strategy, as well as our banking relationships.'

Aviva Investors has £235 bn (EUR 280m bn) of assets under management.