PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed real estate veteran Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK. Gilchrist will manage PATRIZIA’s £5 billion+ UK portfolio, set investment strategy and lead deal sourcing. With over 30 years’ experience—including directing the Welput office fund at BentallGreenOak and senior roles at Quintain, Knight Frank, Savills and JLL—he is recognized for ESG integration and sustainable development focus. His appointment strengthens PATRIZIA’s €56 billion global platform, underlining the strategic importance of UK and Irish markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 29-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — PATRIZIA, a leading global real assets investment manager, has named Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK, significantly bolstering its investment leadership across the UK and Europe. In his new capacity, Gilchrist will spearhead PATRIZIA’s UK investment platform, shaping strategy, overseeing a £5 billion+ portfolio and driving the sourcing and execution of new real estate opportunities.

Gilchrist brings over three decades of UK real estate and capital markets expertise. Most recently as Managing Partner at BentallGreenOak, he directed the investment strategy for Welput—the UK’s largest unlisted office fund—refocusing its holdings on sustainable, best‑in‑class developments such as the 500,000 sq ft mixed‑use 105 Victoria Street in London, and forging partnerships with major institutions including PSP Investments. His earlier senior roles at Quintain, Knight Frank, Savills and JLL cemented his reputation for delivering value‑driven, cross‑border transactions and market‑leading execution.

A former board member of the Westminster Property Association and Investment Property Forum, Gilchrist is renowned for his commitment to ESG and wellness‑focused investment approaches—principles that align closely with PATRIZIA’s own sustainability agenda.

“I’ve admired PATRIZIA’s blend of strong values and a forward‑looking investment vision for nearly a decade,” said Ker Gilchrist. “With international capital increasingly selective—especially in the office sector where quality and sustainability are paramount—PATRIZIA’s integrated real estate and infrastructure platform stands out. I look forward to expanding our footprint in the UK and Ireland alongside a team I respect and enjoy working with.”

PATRIZIA currently manages over €56 billion in real assets worldwide, of which approximately €5.3 billion is invested in the UK.

“Ker’s appointment represents a transformative moment for our UK business,” commented James Muir, Head of the Investment Division at PATRIZIA. “His strategic acumen, deep investor relationships and exceptional leadership record—demonstrated across some of the UK’s most high‑profile transactions—will elevate our UK platform and enhance our global investment capabilities.”

PATRIZIA: Investment manager for international smart real assets

PATRIZIA has been providing investment opportunities in smart real assets for institutional, semi-professional, and private investors for more than 40 years, focusing on real estate and infrastructure. PATRIZIA’s investment solutions are driven by the “DUEL” megatrends – digital, urban, energy and living transitions – and capitalise on the opportunities arising from these transformative global shifts. PATRIZIA currently has over EUR 56bn in assets under management (AUM) and employs approximately 900 professionals across 26 locations worldwide.

PATRIZIA has been committed to making a positive impact since its founding. In 1992, the company began collaborating closely with Bunter Kreis (“Colourful Circle”) in Germany to provide aftercare for children with severe diseases. Since 1999, the PATRIZIA Foundation has provided more than 750,000 children and young people worldwide with access to education, healthcare and a safe home, enabling them to live a better, self-determined live.

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