KLM Real Estate appoints head of asset management arm
KLM Real Estate has appointed Nick Sewell to lead and expand its asset management business, KLM Asset Partners.
He joins from Urbn Partners, a town centre regeneration specialist which he continues to operate, and previously spent five years at CBRE as an executive director in retail capital markets. Prior to this, he was at NewRiver REIT for 10 years, helping establish a leading investment platform focused on grocery and essential retail from its IPO in 2009.
Nick Sewell said: “The recovery in the UK retail property market, particularly in shopping centres, has led to an increased demand from owners for strategic asset management expertise. At KLM Asset Partners we will be able to harness the deep sector expertise found within the parent firm to offer a broader service to clients.”
KLM Real Estate said the appointment is a a natural progression for the business, building on its in-house expertise and market experience to help clients adapt to changing retail environments and generate long-term value.