New Global Head of Real Estate

Knapp joins us from Hines, one of the largest privately held real estate investors and managers in the world, where he was Chief Investment Officer, Europe and member of the Global Executive Committee and the Global Investment Committee.

At Norges Bank Investment Management, Alexander will be responsible for the fund’s listed and unlisted global real estate investments and strategy implementation. He will be based in London.

“We are delighted to welcome Alexander to lead our Real Estate team. He brings extensive investment experience and a global perspective. We believe he has both the strategic mindset and leadership style needed to excel in this demanding role,” says Co-Chief Investment Officer Active Strategies, Pedro Furtado Reis, whom Knapp will report to.  

Knapp says he’s very much looking forward to starting at the fund: 

“I am incredibly excited to join NBIM, an institution I’ve always respected for its long-term perspectives and responsible investment approach. I look forward to working with the team to continue building a portfolio that supports the fund’s objectives,” he says.   

Knapp has held multiple leadership roles during his 16-year tenure at Hines, culminating in his most recent role as Chief Investment Officer, Europe, which he has held since 2019.