British asset management firm Schroders has appointed Thomas Guyot as head of property investment in France.

In his new role, Guyot will be responsible for leading and developing further the property team in France. He will also be responsible for managing the property investments in France within the Pan European funds including the listed European Real Estate Investment Trust (EREIT), the Swiss open ended fund.

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Schroders said that Guyot will join the asset management team in Paris immediately and will spearhead the firm’s expansion into the French property market. He will report to Tony Smedley, head of Pan European Funds.

Previously, Guyot served as head of commercial property for ICADE and CEO and board member of Compagnie la Lucette, a French REIT formerly controlled by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds in Paris.

Commenting on the appointment, Smedley said: "Growing our Continental European capability is a key part of our business strategy and Thomas will be developing the French business from our Paris office, with an initial focus on origination for our funds in their investment phase."

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