KLM Real Estate has appointed Nick Sewell to head and expand its asset management arm, KLM Asset Partners.

Sewell joins from Urbn Partners, the town centre regeneration specialist he continues to operate. He previously spent five years at CBRE as an executive director in retail capital markets, and a decade at NewRiver REIT, where he helped build a leading investment platform focused on grocery and essential retail following its 2009 IPO.

“The recovery in the UK retail property market, particularly in shopping centres, has led to an increased demand from owners for strategic asset management expertise,” Sewell said. “At KLM Asset Partners we will be able to harness the deep sector expertise found within the parent firm to offer a broader service to clients.”

KLM Real Estate described the move as a natural progression for the business, leveraging its in-house expertise and market experience to support clients as retail environments evolve and to help generate long-term value.

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