Kim Politzer

Kim joined Invesco Real Estate’s (IRE) global research team in October 2006 and leads the European research department. Prior to this, Kim was a director of the research department at Atisreal Ltd (now BNP Paribas Real Estate).

With over 24 years’ experience, Kim began her career as a site researcher for Tesco before moving to Weatherall Green & Smith (which became Atisreal) as a senior research analyst. Here she was first promoted to associate director and then to director – research.

At IRE, Kim has particular responsibility for the UK, Ireland and Central and Eastern European regions. She sits on the investment committee, the fund strategy review committee and works closely with the acquisition, asset management and fund management teams, ensuring that research views are incorporated into strategy for new and existing mandates.

Kim has an MSc in Econometrics & Forecasting from London Metropolitan University and an MA in Geography from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a member of the Society of Property Researchers, the Investment Property Forum and the Society of Business Economists.