Chris Ludlam joined Schroder Property Investment Management as head of real estate capital, said a spokeswoman.
The position is new. Mr. Ludlam reports to Duncan Owen, head of Schroder Property.
Mr. Ludlam focuses on capital raising, new business and developing new strategic partnerships and joint ventures for the firm, which has $18.4 billion under management. He is also managing the teams responsible for client management and reporting, investor services and fund development at the real estate fund manager, which is part of $446.8 billion Schroders PLC.
He was previously in a similar role at AEW Europe, according to a news release by Schroders. Spokesmen for AEW Europe could not be reached for comment by press time.