AEW Appoints New Head of €8bn European I&L Platform
AEW announced the appointment of Anthony Butler to the newly created role of Head of Industrial and Logistics Europe, effective March 2026. Anthony will be based in London and will report to Vanessa Roux-Collet, AEW’s European CEO.
In this role, Anthony will oversee the European industrial and logistics funds and asset management functions, as well as the growth of that platform, which has been established over the past 26 years and now comprises in excess of 6.4 million sqm of space across 11 European countries with a current value of €8.3 billion. Anthony will be responsible for AEW’s industrial and logistics strategy, executed by a Pan-European team that manages the portfolio, which notably includes AEW’s flagship LOGISTIS and ULLIS funds, as well as various mandates.
Anthony has over 30 years of experience in real estate investment management in Europe and Asia-Pacific. He joins AEW from his role as Co-Founder and CIO of Mirastar REIM, which he launched and managed as a pan-European industrial and logistics platform. Under Anthony’s leadership, Mirastar REIM has invested, developed, and sold over 70 properties across Europe and grown to over €3 billion of assets under management over the last six years. Anthony’s previous experience also includes the role of CIO at Delin Capital Management and both Global Co-Head of Transactions & Global Head of Indirect Investments at Generali Real Estate.
Vanessa Roux-Collet, CEO Europe at AEW, commented: “AEW is a leader in industrial and logistics in Europe, with a successful track record spanning over 25 years. Since then, we have built a premier portfolio ranging from large-scale warehousing parks to last-mile urban logistics. With Anthony at the helm, working alongside our established logistics team across Europe, we are dedicated to driving transformative growth and innovation in this critical sector. His entrepreneurial spirit and international background, alongside his proven leadership in logistics investment, will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional value and service to our clients, ensuring their needs are at the forefront of our strategic vision.”
Anthony Butler, Head of Industrial and Logistics Europe at AEW, added: “The European logistics sector offers immense opportunities to create value and sustainable long-term income for investors, driven by strong societal trends and demand. AEW’s established platform, paired with forward-looking leadership, positions us well to respond to structural trends and explore new opportunities. I am excited to be joining the team at this pivotal point in its growth and am looking forward to contributing to AEW’s ongoing success in this evolving sector.”