Robin joins Canada Life Asset Management from LaSalle Investment Management where he held the position of Head of Transactions UK and Ireland. He brings with him a wealth of private practice advisory and institutional real estate fund management experience, with a career spanning over 28 years.
Prior to joining LaSalle in 2017, he was Head of Real Estate Investment at a sharia-compliant merchant bank and worked for JLL as a director within their capital markets team. He began his real estate career there in 1996.
He succeeds Michael White, who retired from Canada Life Asset Management in December 2024.
David Marchant, Managing Director, said: “Robin’s appointment as Head of UK Property marks an exciting chapter for Canada Life Asset Management. With extensive experience in the real estate sector, Robin has a proven track record of delivering strong results. His expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our UK property portfolio and we are confident that Robin’s leadership will position us for continued success in this market.
“I would also like to thank Michael White for his significant contribution to Canada Life Asset Management, and we wish him all the best for his retirement.”
Robin James, Head of UK Property, said: “I am delighted to take on the role of Head of UK Property at Canada Life Asset Management. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the firm’s strong foundation in the UK real estate market and drive further growth. I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver value and future-focused, resilient solutions for our clients, as well as capitalising on opportunities in the real estate sector.”
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Elle McAtamney , Canada Life, +44 7913 568213, elle.mcatamney@canadalife.co.uk
About Canada Life:
Canada Life is part of a group of companies controlled by Great-West Lifeco Inc., a Canadian headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses. Through its subsidiary companies, Great-West Lifeco operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Canada Life Limited began operations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1903 and provides UK individuals and businesses with a range of retirement, investment, insurance and wealth solutions. Canada Life offers individual annuities, pension de-risking solutions, home finance, estate planning and investment options, and workplace protection products.
Canada Life Limited (no.973271) is registered in England and Wales, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Stonehaven UK Limited (no.05487702), trading as Canada Life, is registered in England and Wales and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Canada Life International Limited (no.033178C) and CLI Institutional Limited (no.108017C) are Isle of Man registered companies authorised and regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC (no. 440141) and Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC are authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Canada Life Asset Management is the brand for investment management activities undertaken by Canada Life Asset Management Limited (no.3846821), Canada Life Limited and Canada Life European Real Estate Limited (no.03846823). Canada Life Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Please note that while Canada Life Limited and Canada Life Asset Management Limited are regulated as stated above, property management and the provision of commercial mortgages are not regulated activities.
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