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Heitman Appoints John Lee to Lead Sales in Korea

Appointment Strengthens Local Market Presence and Supports the Continued Growth of Heitman's Global Investor Platform

CHICAGO & SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the appointment of John Lee as Head of Sales, Korea in the firm’s Client Service & Marketing group. Based in Seoul, John will lead capital raising and investor relations efforts across the firm's real estate private equity and debt platforms, further strengthening Heitman's presence in Korea. He will report to John Mancuso, Managing Director and Head of Global Sales within the firm’s Client Service & Marketing group.

"John's extensive investment experience managing global real estate portfolios, combined with his strong track record in capital raising, makes him an outstanding addition to our global team," said John Mancuso, Head of Global Sales at Heitman. "Korea continues to be a strategically important market for Heitman, and John's appointment will further strengthen our ability to serve investors and deliver local access to our global real estate investment strategies."

"Heitman has built a strong global reputation through its disciplined investment approach and commitment to investor partnership," said John Lee. "I look forward to working with investors across Korea to help them achieve their investment objectives through Heitman's real estate platform."

John brings extensive experience in institutional fundraising, investor relations, and real estate investing. Prior to joining Heitman, he served as the Head of the Global Investment Team at Koramco Asset Management, where he managed a global investment team, oversaw portfolio performance, and drove risk management initiatives.

The appointment reflects Heitman's continued commitment to expanding its global capital formation platform and delivering dedicated local coverage for investors seeking access to the firm's real estate investment opportunities.

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Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm with $49 billion in assets under management, as of June 30, 2026. Founded in 1966 and globally headquartered in Chicago, with European headquarters in London, Heitman has 10 offices worldwide and is an active participant in the global real estate property and capital markets. Heitman makes real estate investments through private equity, debt, and publicly traded real estate securities.

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