Britta Roden will take over as cross-border Head Research Real Assets with effect from 1 October 2025. In this role, she will make use of her extensive experience in real estate and infrastructure research and be responsible for expanding research expertise in the area of real assets.
In her new role, Roden will report directly to Marc Brütsch, Chief Economist at Swiss Life and, in close collaboration with the sales team, will support the Europe-wide positioning of Swiss Life Asset Managers’ research expertise amongst institutional investors.
“I am very pleased to have recruited a proven and experienced expert to take over as Head Research Real Assets in Britta. Thanks to her in-depth knowledge of real estate and infrastructure research, she will be able to help strengthen the strategic focus of Swiss Life Asset Managers. Her appointment underscores the real importance of high-quality research for making informed investment decisions regarding real assets. The team’s international expertise and interdisciplinary focus are key success factors for our further growth path,” explains Brütsch.
Overall, she has more than 20 years of experience in the research area for banks, consulting firms and asset managers, including at KGAL, Jones Lang LaSalle, Invesco, WestImmo, bulwiengesa and Münchener Hypothekenbank.
Roden holds a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics and a Master’s degree in Economics from the renowned Tufts University in Boston, MA, USA. She is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) where she is an auditor and counsellor.
“I am really looking forward to bringing my expertise to Swiss Life Asset Managers and leading the work of an international research team that I greatly appreciate, both on a professional and personal level,” says Roden. “This role brings together key parts of my career to date and enables me to combine real estate and infrastructure research in a European context.”
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