Kames hires property manager from Aviva Investors

Walker taking a career break

Kames Capital has appointed Richard Peacock, as co-manager to its London based property investment team, as Alex Walker leaves the firm after eight years.

Peacock will manage the £384m Kames Property Income fund with property investment director, David Wise (pictured). The group recently removed the fair value adjustment on the fund and Feeder fund following a shift in sentiment towards the property sector. Prior to Kames, Peacock held a number of positions at Aviva Investors, most notably as fund manager of Aviva Investors Pensions. Kames Capital's head of property investment Phil Clark says: "We are witnessing very interesting times in the property UK sector following the vote to quit the European Union in June. The decision has creat...