Client Overview & Needs
Henderson Global Investors, established in 1934, is a prominent independent asset management firm headquartered in London. With over £95 billion in assets under management and a global workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, Henderson serves institutional, retail, and high net-worth clients across diverse asset classes.
Henderson sought to enhance its global office strategy and ensure alignment with its growth and globalisation objectives. The company aimed to standardise and optimise its Corporate Real Estate (CRE) practices across its offices in Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific.
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the leased office portfolio, overseeing acquisition, disposal, and lease events globally.
• Developed and maintained a robust portfolio database to optimise lease event outcomes.
• Minimised liabilities associated with unoccupied or legacy properties.
• Acted as Henderson’s primary liaison with landlords and subtenants.
• Managed relationships with external CRE advisors and serviced office providers.
• Aligned real estate strategies with business objectives and operational plans.
• Oversaw annual operating budgets (Opex and Capex) for all office locations.
• Collaborated closely with Business Units on feasibility studies and business cases requiring CRE input.
• Ensured consistency in office environment standards across locations.
• Led projects related to office fit-outs and building infrastructure enhancements.
• Owned the CRE and workspace components of Henderson’s Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate possessed a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 5 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate management, ideally with international exposure. Key competencies included strategic planning, lease management, stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of legal and environmental aspects of real estate transactions.
The Outcome
By placing a highly skilled Corporate Real Estate and Workspace Manager, we enabled Henderson Global Investors to streamline its CRE operations, enhance global office efficiency, and maintain high standards across its diverse office locations. The manager’s strategic insights and operational leadership contributed significantly to Henderson’s overarching business goals and operational excellence.