M&G Real Estate Appoints Martin Towns as Global Head of M&G Real Estate

M&G announces the appointment of Martin Towns as Global Head of M&G’s circa US$42 billion Real Estate business. Effective as of 1 July 2025, Martin’s appointment follows the retirement of Tony Brown who leaves M&G after a 35-year career in infrastructure and real estate investment.

During his 15-year career at M&G, first as a fund manager and most recently as Deputy Global Head of M&G Real Estate, Martin has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic foresight, including presiding over M&G’s entry into the residential sector in 2013 and establishment of its capital partnerships (“Capital Solutions”) business in 2015. He also played an instrumental role in the majority acquisition of BauMont Real Estate Capital as part of M&G’s objective to strengthen its position as a European leader in private assets and deliver higher risk/return strategies for its real estate clients.

After 11 years with M&G, Tony will relocate to Australia with his family at the end of June, ensuring a comprehensive handover before his departure.

Emmanuel Deblanc, Chief Investment Officer, M&G’s US$93 billion Private Markets division, says: “Not only is Martin’s appointment testament to his exceptional drive and visionary approach, it reflects the depth of talent we have within M&G. I look forward to seeing the continued impact of his leadership.

“Under Tony’s stewardship, our real estate business has gone from strength to strength, delivering innovative investment strategies and opportunities for our clients on three continents. We thank Tony for his significant contribution to the business and wish him well in his retirement.”

Martin Towns, Deputy Global Head of M&G Real Estate, says: “M&G has long been at the forefront of real estate investing, providing access to innovative strategies and supporting global investors in achieving their long-term goals. As we enter this dynamic next phase of the property cycle we see many compelling new opportunities across global markets, which our teams are ideally placed to tap into. I am excited by the opportunity this brings for us as a major investor as we look to further cater to the fast-evolving needs of our investors.”

Tony Brown, Global Head of M&G Real Estate, added: “Reflecting on my time in the real estate industry has been immensely gratifying. I’m also very proud of the talent we have within the business and with Martin driving future growth and innovation, I’m sure he will take M&G Real Estate to even greater heights.”

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