Jessica Hardman

Jessica joined DWS in 2004 and is Managing Director and Head of European Real Estate Portfolio Management, including Global and European funds, international client SMA strategies and asset management services. Jessica has experience across all asset classes including living sectors across Europe as well portfolio management, asset management and fund raising.

Jessica leads a large team and is responsible for the UK business real estate P&L. Jessica was previously Head of UK Transactions and has acquired and sold assets covering all sectors, including corporate transactions and offshore structuring. She has originated and led over £8.5 billion of transactions over her career. Responsible for an international client base acquiring assets from Core to Value add strategies in residential, office, logistics and hospitality sectors. Jessica is also board member/company director for DWS Global Alternatives Ltd.

Jessica is a member of the European Real Estate leadership team, a voting member on the European Investment Committee, and chair of the DWS People’s Engagement Group as well as a BPF (British Property Federation) board member. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management, Investment Management Certificate and is a qualified Chartered Surveyor.