CenterSquare Bolsters Leadership: Global Real Estate Veteran Werner Sohier Joins Advisory Board

CenterSquare Investment Management, a leading global investment manager focused on real estate and infrastructure, proudly announces the strategic appointment of Werner Sohier to its esteemed Advisory Board. This significant addition underscores CenterSquare’s commitment to fortifying its expertise and expanding its strategic insights across the global real estate landscape, particularly within private markets and sustainable investing.

Werner Sohier brings to CenterSquare an unparalleled depth of experience, spanning over three decades in global real estate investment.

His distinguished career includes a prominent tenure as the Head of Global Real Estate & Infrastructure at APG Asset Management, where he played a pivotal role in shaping and executing large-scale investment strategies that delivered substantial value.

Sohier's expertise is wide-ranging, encompassing a profound understanding of private real estate funds, joint ventures, direct investments, and the critical integration of sustainability and ESG principles into investment frameworks.

His insights will be invaluable as CenterSquare continues to navigate the complexities and opportunities within the ever-evolving global real estate and infrastructure sectors.

As a global investment manager with approximately $38 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2025), CenterSquare specializes in private and public real estate and infrastructure equity and debt.

The firm’s mission is to provide clients with innovative solutions and superior returns, and the addition of Sohier to the Advisory Board is a testament to this unwavering commitment.

A spokesperson for CenterSquare expressed enthusiasm for the new appointment, stating, “Werner’s extensive experience and visionary leadership in global real estate are precisely what we need to further enhance our strategic capabilities.

His deep knowledge of private markets, combined with a strong focus on sustainability, aligns perfectly with our firm’s values and future growth trajectory. We are confident that his guidance will be instrumental in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.”

Sohier's involvement extends beyond his professional roles; he has been an active participant in various industry organizations, including INREV and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

This broad engagement further solidifies his reputation as a thought leader and an influential figure dedicated to advancing best practices within the real estate investment community. His insights will undoubtedly contribute to CenterSquare’s continued success and its ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends.