JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has hired Louis Barruel as Senior Vice President in its Hotels’ Asset Management division. Mr. Barruel will work from the Montreal office, focusing on client service delivery and growing the firm's portfolio throughout Canada. Mr. Barruel reports to Executive Vice President Katie Krieger, who noted his comprehensive Canadian market knowledge and deep sector understanding make him an invaluable addition.
King Street Capital Management has successfully rounded off fundraising for its newest European real estate venture, pulling in a hefty $950m (€807.4m) for its European Real Estate Special Situations Fund II, better known as ESS II. The fund, which wrapped up at its hard cap within just a year, has drawn backing from a wide mix of global investors spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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