CREFC Europe Welcomes New CEO

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.