Melburg appoints Burns as Head of Asset Management

Melburg Capital has appointed Andrew Burns as head of asset management.

Burns will have overall responsibility for the group’s asset and development management activities while also sitting on the investment, management and sustainability committees.

He will be based in London and report to the chief executive Jack Burgess.

Burns has 17 years’ experience in commercial real estate and joins from London & Regional Properties, which he joined in 2018.

Burgess said: “Andrew’s appointment highlights our continued commitment to delivering best-in-class close-quarter management initiatives across the portfolio.

“His enthusiasm, work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit is very much reflected within our corporate culture. We are pleased to welcome him on board.”

Burns added: “Melburg’s five-year annualised returns and growth trajectory have been outstanding. It is a testament to the team’s hard work and ability to identify opportunities through a data-driven approach while executing intricate management initiatives in a collaborative way.

“I am looking forward to making a positive contribution to the growing platform.”

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