John Mowat
About John Mowat
John Mowat serves as the Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management APAC at UBS Asset Management, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in real estate investment management, having held various roles at UBS and AXA Real Estate across multiple countries.
Current Role at UBS
John Mowat serves as the Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management APAC at UBS Asset Management, focusing on Real Estate & Private Markets. He has held this position since 2019, operating from Sydney, Australia. In this role, he oversees the management of real estate portfolios across the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the strategic direction and performance of the firm's real estate investments.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current position, John Mowat worked at UBS in various roles. He was the Portfolio Manager for the Global Property Fund from 2013 to 2015 in Paris, France. He also served as the Assistant Portfolio Manager for Europe from 2010 to 2013 in London, United Kingdom. Additionally, he held the position of Interim Head of Asset Management Australia from 2021 to 2022 in Sydney, New South Wales.
Experience at AXA Real Estate
John Mowat began his career at AXA Real Estate, where he worked as an Analyst from 2004 to 2006 in London, United Kingdom. He then progressed to the role of Associate from 2006 to 2010 in Budapest, Hungary. His time at AXA provided him with foundational experience in real estate analysis and management.
Educational Background
John Mowat holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from the University of Cambridge, which he completed from 2003 to 2004. He also earned an Honours in Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey Business School at Western University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in real estate portfolio management.