Swiss Life AM UK chairman steps down
Swiss Life Asset Managers UK chairman James Thornton is leaving the business at the end of April.
Thornton co-founded the business, originally Mayfair Capital Investment Management, in 2002 and oversaw its sale to Swiss Life Asset Managers in 2016.
It changed its name to Swiss Life Asset Managers UK last year.
Swiss Life Asset Managers UK chairman James Thornton is leaving the business at the end of April.
Thornton co-founded the business, originally Mayfair Capital Investment Management, in 2002 and oversaw its sale to Swiss Life Asset Managers in 2016.
It changed its name to Swiss Life Asset Managers UK last year.
The business manages £2bn assets under management, including the Property Income Trust for Charities, as well as various other funds.
Thornton said: “The time has come to seek other opportunities in the industry, and I would like to thank and acknowledge the tremendous support I have received from all my colleagues in the UK and in Zurich.
“In Swiss Life Asset Managers, we found a likeminded partner with a long commitment to investing in real estate. It has been a fabulous 22 years and I wish the business all the very best for the future.”
Per Erikson, head of real estate at Swiss Life Asset Managers, said: “On behalf of the executive committee, I would like to thank James for his valuable contribution to the success story of Swiss Life Asset Managers UK and wish him continued success in his future endeavours.”
