Fiera Real Estate appoints Ben Coles as chairman
Coles brings more than 25 years’ real estate experience, including 22 years at Wrenbridge, where he’s been CEO for 15 years.
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited has appointed Ben Coles (pictured) as chairman, taking over from Ray Palmer, who will now be a non-executive board member.
Coles brings more than 25 years’ real estate experience, including 22 years at Wrenbridge, where he’s been CEO for 15 years.
Coles said: “It is an honour to take on this role and build on the legacy created by Ray.
“Fiera Real Estate has developed a distinctive market proposition, underpinned by deep sector specialisation and a differentiated operating partner model that delivers for investors.
“There is real potential to expand the platform by increasing assets under management, broadening our geographic footprint, and deepening relationships with global capital partners.”
Coles added: “The business is positioned to capture large and complex transactions, while maintaining the agility that has defined its success to date.”
Palmer said: “It has been a privilege to lead the business from its origins as Palmer Capital through to the institutional platform we have built today as Fiera Real Estate.
“I am immensely proud of the team and the culture we have created.
“As the business continues to scale, this is the right time to transition to a non-executive role while ensuring continuity and stability.”
Palmer added: “Ben is the outstanding candidate to chair the business.
“He has been deeply embedded within the Fiera ecosystem for many years, brings a sophisticated understanding of our operating partner model, and has a proven ability to scale platforms and cultivate enduring capital relationships.
“I look forward to supporting him, Charles and the wider team as the business accelerates its next chapter.”
Charles Allen, head of european real estate, Fiera Real Estate, said: “Ray’s entrepreneurial vision and long-term stewardship have been instrumental in shaping Fiera Real Estate’s market leading position it finds itself in today.
“Ben’s appointment comes at an important point in our growth trajectory as we continue to scale the business and execute our high-conviction, pan-European strategy.
“With the depth of experience across our Board, executive team and operating partners, we are extremely well equipped for long-term success.”
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