Hines, the global real estate investment manager, has named Brendan O’Regan head of investment for Ireland as more capital pours into Europe.
O’Regan has more than 25 years of experience in real estate investment and fund management, including his most recent role at Irish Life Investment Managers, where he was head of property funds, responsible for the firm’s real estate investment strategies.
His experience also includes senior roles in the National Treasury Management Agency, where he stayed for a decade, AIB, Savills and JLL. Hines said O'Regan's appointment "signals the firm’s continued focus on leveraging its global expertise to unlock value in Ireland’s evolving real estate" landscape.
Hines, a company that has its headquarters in Houston, opened in Ireland in 2011.
"Brendan’s appointment is a pivotal step in our strategy to deepen our presence in Ireland, a market that aligns with our high-conviction investment themes," Ross Blair, head of Western Europe at Hines, said in a statement. "His decades of industry experience and deep knowledge of the Irish market will be instrumental as we continue to identify and execute on opportunities across all sectors.
"Europe is continuing to solidify its presence as the leading investment destination for global capital. We are delighted to welcome him to our growing team in Dublin."
As for O’Regan, he said in a statement, "Hines' global real estate platform and its ability to generate alpha have set the standard for investing. I have been a long-time admirer of Hines, and I am thrilled to join the team at such a transformative time in the market cycle.
"I look forward to working with the European team to build on Hines’ strong track record, delivering value for our investors and partners worldwide."