CBRE Investment Management announced the creation of a senior role to lead its Europe Value Partners series, appointing former Hines executive Paul White as head of the flagship value‑add platform. White will join the New York‑based firm in October, taking charge of a fund series that has not launched new capital since 2018. The move signals CBRE’s intent to expand its European footprint.

Europe Value Partners represents CBRE’s attempt to match the scale of its US and Asia‑Pacific value‑add strategies, which have attracted billions in investor commitments. By reinstating fundraising activity, the firm hopes to capture rising demand for renovation‑focused assets across major Western European cities, where supply constraints and inflation‑linked rents are driving premium valuations. White’s background in large‑scale development aligns with this tactical shift.

Investors will watch the rollout closely, as successful capital deployment could boost CBRE’s fee revenue and diversify its global earnings profile. Conversely, a muted response may expose the firm to competitive pressure from European specialists already active in the value‑add niche. White’s appointment therefore serves as both a strategic bet and a performance test for the firm’s expanding European platform in 2026.