Beauregard Strengthens Boreal's French Unit with Strategic Hire

Portfolio - People | Feb 18, 2025 | Boreal

Beauregard Strengthens Boreal's French Unit with Strategic Hire

Boreal IM, continuing its strategic growth, has appointed Etienne de David Beauregard as Vice President to enhance its asset management team in France. Beauregard joins from Andera Partners, bringing extensive experience in real estate investment and asset management. He will oversee Boreal's 388,000 sqm French logistics portfolio, which includes sustainability-oriented capital expenditure programs and plans for new warehouse developments. This expansion aligns with Boreal's value creation strategy. Alongside this key hire, Boreal has promoted five internal team members, demonstrating recognition of high performance and expertise. Will Hughes ascends to Managing Director, while Humphrey Harding, Emma Waterhouse, Leo Garbetta Celletti, and Rebecca Blaxland Ferre have also earned promotions, reflecting the company's commitment to fostering talent and maintaining a competitive edge in European logistics. CEO Louis-Simon Ferland emphasized the importance of a diverse, skilled team in driving investment performance. Beauregard expressed enthusiasm for contributing to Boreal's entrepreneurial and institutional mission.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Logistics and Supply Chain

Geography

  • France – The asset management team's focus is on Boreal's logistics portfolio in France, emphasizing key regions like Paris, Lyon, Nantes, and Lille.
  • Europe – Boreal IM is developing a pan-European logistics portfolio, indicating its operations extend across Europe.

Industry

  • Private Equity – Boreal IM is involved in private equity, focusing on asset management and strategic hires to strengthen its portfolio.
  • Commercial Real Estate – The article discusses Boreal IM's management of its logistics portfolio in France, emphasizing real estate investment and asset management.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain – Boreal's focus on logistics submarkets in France for its portfolio reflects its involvement in the logistics and supply chain sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Boreal IMAsset Management FirmCompanyBoreal IM is enhancing its asset management capabilities through strategic hires and internal promotions.
    Etienne de David BeauregardVice PresidentPersonFormerly with Andera Partners, bringing real estate investment expertise, now leading asset management for Boreal's French portfolio.
    Andera PartnersPrevious Employer of Etienne de David BeauregardCompanyFrench private equity firm from which Etienne de David Beauregard transitioned to Boreal IM.
    Xavier AubrunPrincipalPersonWorks alongside Etienne de David Beauregard in Boreal's Paris office.
    Will HughesManaging DirectorPersonPromoted from Principal, previously joined from Europa Capital.
    Humphrey HardingVice President, Investment TeamPersonPromoted from Associate, previously from Henderson Park.
    Emma WaterhouseVice President, Asset Management TeamPersonPromoted from Associate, previously from Blackrock.
    Leo Garbetta CellettiAssociatePersonPromoted from Analyst, will work across investment and asset management teams.
    Rebecca Blaxland FerreAssociatePersonPromoted from Analyst, working across both investment and asset management teams.
    Louis-Simon FerlandCEOPersonCEO of Boreal, emphasized the importance of a diverse team for investment performance.