LONDON-CREFC Europe says Peter Cosmetatos has joined as chief executive officer. Cosmetatos brings to the position more than 15 years of experience in property finance, having held senior-level tax, legal and policy positions. He joins CREFC Europe after spending five years as director of policy (finance) at the British Property Federation, where he was responsible for formulating and articulating property industry views on finance, tax and regulatory matters. In recent years, he developed a growing focus on financial regulation and the policy challenges arising from the real estate debt overhang.

“On behalf of CREFC Europe's Directors, Board of Advisors, its members and staff, I am delighted to have Peter on board. Peter is strongly placed to lead the association in Europe and address the key issues facing the industry,” said Christian Janssen, chairman, CREFC Europe.

“I very much look forward to working with Peter,” added Peter Denton, chairman elect. “Our industry is rapidly changing with a substantial lending diversification occurring, framed by a still uncertain macroeconomic and regulatory backdrop. The board will be charging Peter to rapidly implement a number of initiatives to ensure CREFC Europe continues to represent its membership and the wider industry in areas such as education, regulatory matters, best practice and communication,”