Fiera Real Estate UK Limited, (“Fiera Real Estate”), the European real estate arm of Fiera Capital Corporation with $119.7 billion AUM, has announced the appointment of Ben Coles as Chairman, succeeding Ray Palmer, who moves to a non-executive position on the Board. The appointment reflects the next phase of Fiera's growth strategy as the platform continues to expand its presence across the UK and Europe.
Ray Palmer founded Palmer Capital in 1993, which later became the European arm of Fiera Real Estate, following a partnership in 2019. Under his leadership, the platform grew significantly through a differentiated operating partner model, holding stakes in nine specialist property companies to originate and develop investments across targeted sectors. Palmer will continue to support the business in a non-executive capacity, maintaining a close involvement with the firm's current and long-term strategy.
Coles brings over 25 years of real estate experience to the role, including 22 years at Wrenbridge, 15 of which as its CEO. During his tenure, Wrenbridge, a Fiera Real Estate operating partner, evolved into a leading cross-sector developer and investor, delivering more than 10 million square feet of projects with a combined value exceeding £4.5 billion. He steps down as CEO of Wrenbridge, with the senior management team assuming day-to-day leadership of the business.
Source: fierarealestate.co.uk on 9th March 2026.
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