Hines Hires Real Estate Investing Veteran From Morgan Stanley – Commercial Observer

Hines Has typed Gary Evans from MorganStanley To guide the company’s real estate investment efforts, Commercial Observer can first report.

Evans, who was executive director of real estate investments at Morgan Stanley, joins as managing director and will oversee Hines’ nationwide portfolio transactions with a particular focus on its new discretionary funds. He will coordinate with regional teams in identifying, sourcing and executing complex real estate portfolio transactions.

“We are delighted to welcome Gary to the Hines investment management team,” Alfonso Munk, the chief investment officer of America, said in a statement. “With his proven expertise, Gary will help enhance our US investment management platform and acquire new business through our new discretionary funds to capitalize on growing market portfolio opportunities as we strive to be a premier investment partner globally.”

During a seven-year tenure at Morgan Stanley, Evans completed acquisitions and developments with a total capitalization of $4 billion. He has worked on transactions across multiple markets and asset classes.

ONE University of Pennsylvania Alumnus, Hines also earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master of Arts in Economics from Boston University.

“Hines has an excellent reputation in the marketplace for both its development, management and investment strengths and corporate culture,” said Evans. “I am delighted to join the Hines team and have the opportunity to help realize growth ambitions for investment management.”

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