Srivastava brings over 21 years of institutional client experience, strategy and capital raising in FTSE 100, as well as boutique firms. Previously, she worked at Frogmore, Aviva Investors, Fitch Ratings and Lloyds TSB.

Benoit de la Boulaye, CEO of BNP Paribas REIM UK and global chief investment officer of BNP Paribas REIM, member of executive committee, said: 'I am delighted that Swati has joined our excellent group of investment professionals across the investment, asset and capital raising space in London.

'Swati brings her outstanding experience and investors networks that will further turbo-charge our expansion plan in the UK, Netherlands and Northern Europe.'

With €30bn in assets under management, BNP Paribas REIM is the pan-European, investment and asset management arm of BNP Paribas Real Estate, with teams in 17 countries.

Henri Romnicianu, global head of institutional sales & investor relations added: 'BNP Paribas REIM is committed to delivering returns for our investors through our strong Pan-European capabilities and offerings that have a thematic focus on residential, healthcare and sustainable investing in the medium term.

'Swati will head our coverage efforts* for UK, Dutch and Nordic Investors from our London office, augmenting the European team presence that has already successfully raised capital in those regions.'

The addition to the BNP Paribas REIM UK team follows previous hiring that included Greg Mansell – head of UK research and Munish Datta – senior independent advisor for sustainability & ESG strategies.