Kensington Properties Strengthens Asian Presence With New Asia Pacific Head
Kensington Properties, with its leading real estate investment management solutions and services for the global financial services industry, announced today the appointment of Michael Zhong Sheng as Managing Director, Asia Pacific. Michael joined the company in May and will be based in China. He reports directly to James Buchanan, Kensington's Chief Executive Officer.
New York, USA, May 26, 2017 (Newswire.com) - By reinforcing Kensington Properties’ growing Asia-Pacific footprint, Michael Zhong Sheng will be responsible for overseeing all management, operations, sales and distribution, plus enhancing client relationships to drive the business growth of Kensington’s integrated solution offerings across the region. Michael brings with him more than 12 years of financial services, including eight years involved leading complex customer relationships and projects at a senior management level in Asia.
Commenting on the appointment, James Buchanan said: “I am delighted to welcome someone like Michael to the Kensington Asia team. Michael’s wealth of experience in the industry will help us maintain our high quality of client service and attract new clients as we continue to invest in the region as part of our One Belt One Road Project. Michael and his team represent our ongoing, long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.”
Michael Zhong added: “Kensington Properties’ depth of experience in APAC and the quality of its talents are well-known in the industry, and they were the key attractions for me to join the team. The average years of experience of Kensington’s team in APAC far exceeds the industry average and demonstrates the company’s dedication to providing clients with not only the best people, but also the continuity of the vision long term. I am, therefore, excited to be given this opportunity to help develop the business regionally and to assist our current and future clients in unlocking more value through Kensington’s world-class solutions.”
Prior to joining Kensington in May, Michael was most recently Managing Director at a leading asset management firm, where he was responsible for managing operations across APAC. During his 12-year career, he worked in London, Dubai, Australia and Cambodia, with experience in growing the business’ Asian footprint.
Source: Kensington Properties