W. P. Carey Inc., a leading net lease REIT specialising in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, announces the promotion of Christopher Mertlitz to Managing Director, Head of European Investments, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Mertlitz will oversee W. P. Carey’s European investment activity including the sourcing, underwriting, negotiating and structuring of all European transactions.