Real estate manager Redevco has appointed Meera Sanjee as director of real estate debt as the firm builds out its capability in Europe.

Sanjee, who joined the firm in its London office on 19 January this year from CBRE Investment Management, will report to Richard Craddock, head of real estate debt.

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She previously worked in CBRE’s real estate debt business, specialising in loan portfolio management and complex real estate financings.

In her new role, she will help to oversee loan portfolio management across Redevco’s real estate debt activities, covering both its lending portfolio and the borrowing activities of its equity mandates, and providing support as the firm continues to grow its real estate debt and levered strategies across Europe.

Redevco has made a series of senior hires over the past year to strengthen the team’s ability to originate, structure and manage complex lending solutions across sectors and markets, appointing Emma Huepfl as senior advisor and Rosalind Walker as senior associate.

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“Meera brings deep expertise in real estate finance across both bank and non-bank lending. Her experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow our real estate debt strategy, providing transitional and development lending solutions across European markets,” said Craddock. 

“She further strengthens our team’s capabilities in providing whole lifecycle management of debt investments as we continue to grow our platform.”

“The breadth of the platform and the strength of the relationships across the business create a compelling opportunity, and I look forward to working with the team to deliver financing solutions that support sustainable growth across Europe,” Sanjee added.

Prior to CBRE, she served in senior roles at various financial institutions, including Santander, Lloyds Banking Group, HBOS, Bear Stearns and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

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