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John Casasante Takes the Reins at Manulife US REIT
John Casasante has taken the reins at Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust in the dual role of CEO and CIO, based in Southern California. Additionally, Mushtaque Ali has been named CFO.
Casasante has joined Manulife from DWS, where he served as the regional director, real estate asset management alternatives and real estate assets. At DWS, he was responsible for the Western U.S. real estate portfolio with a NAV of $15 billion across industrial and office. He brings more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience with DWS, Cushman & Wakefield and Lincoln Property Company.
“John has extensive experience in the US property market and, together with Mushtaque, they will help the team strengthen relationships with stakeholders, enhance operational efficiency and develop new ways to drive sustainable, positive results for investors,” said Marc Feliciano, chairman and non-executive director, Manulife US Real Estate Management Pte. Ltd. “We look forward to their leadership as Manulife US REIT continues to assert its stabilization and growth plan.”
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