Junnosuke Ando has stepped down as head of real estate for the Asia-Pacific region at Schroders Capital, according to a company spokesperson. Ando, who joined the firm in September 2025, will remain in an advisory capacity for several months to maintain continuity for existing investments.

The leadership change comes less than twelve months after Ando assumed the role, marking a relatively swift transition for the regional real estate head position. While the company confirmed his departure, it did not specify reasons for the timing or whether this reflects broader strategic shifts in the firm's Asia-focused real estate operations.

Ando's exit creates uncertainty around succession planning for one of the UK asset manager's key regional positions. The temporary advisory arrangement suggests the firm wants to ensure smooth transition management while investors await details on who will permanently fill the role overseeing Asia-Pacific real estate investments.

The departure highlights ongoing challenges in retaining senior talent within regional real estate divisions across major asset managers, particularly in competitive Asian markets where institutional investor demand continues growing.