Albert Yang is a Managing Director and Head of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in the Institutional Client Group. Based in London, he is responsible for leading CIM’s business development and investor relations activities for the EMEA region. Prior to joining CIM, Mr. Yang was Head of Investor Relations EMEA at Harrison Street, where he led product development, served as a founding member of the company’s European investment platform, and was part of the investment committee. He also served as Head of Business Development at Barings Real Estate, where he promoted global real estate strategies. His experience also includes roles in the real estate divisions of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Nuveen, Schroders and DWS. Mr. Yang earned a Master of Mechanical Engineering and European Studies (MEng) from the University of Warwick. He is also an active member of the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles (INREV) and the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE).