Real Estate · Head of Asset Management
Head of Asset Management executive search.
Retained asset management leadership search for real estate investment managers, REITs and property companies.
What the role is
A short definition.
A Head of Asset Management leads the post-acquisition performance of a real estate portfolio — leasing strategy, tenant relationships, capital projects, disposition timing and ongoing NOI optimisation. The role sits between investment (which acquired the asset) and operations (which runs it day-to-day), and is increasingly accountable for ESG performance at portfolio level.
Core responsibilities
What we assess candidates against.
- Portfolio-level asset management strategy across sector allocations
- Leasing strategy and major tenant negotiations
- Capital projects and refurbishment programmes
- Disposition planning and execution
- ESG performance at portfolio level — TCFD, EPC uplift, embodied carbon, transition planning
- LP and investor reporting on portfolio performance
When to run this search
Typical triggers.
On the departure of an incumbent; on entry into a new sector requiring new asset management capability; on a portfolio reset following underperformance; on the launch of a new fund requiring dedicated asset management leadership.
How we search
The specific approach we take.
Retained. Candidate pools include sitting Heads of Asset Management at comparable managers, senior Asset Management Directors ready for the step-up, and senior leasing or investment executives with cross-functional experience. Every mandate is led by a partner with real estate sector fluency.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle sector-specific asset management leadership (office, retail, industrial, living)?
Yes. Sector-specific asset management is a growing specialism, particularly in living sectors, life sciences and logistics where operational fluency matters more than in traditional sectors.
Can you support ESG-focused asset management leadership?
Yes. Where a mandate specifies ESG-heavy responsibility (TCFD reporting, transition planning, EPC uplift programmes), we calibrate the search and shortlist accordingly.
Do you recruit for REIT asset management leadership specifically?
Yes. REIT asset management roles combine portfolio-level responsibility with investor-facing communication, and require candidates with public-markets fluency.
How long does the search take?
Twelve to sixteen weeks brief to accepted offer is typical.
How is compensation structured?
Base, cash bonus tied to portfolio-performance metrics, and (in institutional and REIT environments) LTIP or share-based participation.
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