TORONTO and LONDON
Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”), a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager, today announced the appointment of James Boadle as Head of Europe & Asia Pacific (APAC), effective November 23. In this role, he will lead Oxford’s business across Europe and Asia Pacific, a region that represents approximately one third of Oxford’s global portfolio.
Boadle currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Asset Management and Development, Europe & APAC. He brings almost two decades of real estate experience spanning the UK, continental Europe and Asia Pacific, including almost 12 years with Oxford. His experience encompasses investments, asset management and development, portfolio strategy, capital allocation and partnerships across a broad range of sectors and investment structures.
“James is an exceptional leader who has a deep understanding of our business, strong relationships with both our partners and the market, and a proven ability to turn strategy into execution,” said Eric Plesman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Properties. “We undertook an extensive search and met with an outstanding group of candidates due to the importance of Europe and Asia Pacific to Oxford’s growth. Throughout this process, James distinguished himself as the leader best positioned to take the region forward.”
“What makes this appointment particularly special is James’ journey at Oxford. He joined us as an Associate in 2015 and has continually taken on bigger challenges and broader responsibilities. His progression from Associate to leading one of our three global regions is a true Oxford success story and demonstrates the kind of career talented people can build here. I am incredibly proud that, after an extensive search, ultimately the best person for this role was someone who has built their career at Oxford.”
Boadle joined Oxford’s European Investments team in January 2015 and subsequently held a series of increasingly senior positions in the Investment group and more latterly across the organization. He was named Vice President in 2019, became Senior Vice President, Europe in 2021 and assumed leadership of the European portfolio as Head of Asset Management and Development in 2024. His remit expanded to include leadership of the Asia Pacific portfolio in July 2026.
During his time at Oxford, Boadle has helped shape and execute a number of the company’s key investment and growth strategies. He has played a leadership role in Oxford’s pan-European logistics strategy, including the acquisition of M7 Real Estate and its subsequent partnership with AustralianSuper; helped lead Oxford’s living-sector strategy, including its investment in Sigma Capital; overseen Oxford’s European office business, and led investment, asset management and development activities across the region. Over his career, Boadle has executed more than £16 billion of principal investments across individual assets, portfolios, joint ventures, operating platforms and funds.
“Oxford has been a huge part of my professional life, so it is an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to lead our Europe and Asia Pacific business,” said James Boadle. “We have exceptional people, high-quality assets and platforms, and strong relationships with our partners across the region. I am excited about what we can achieve together, and I’m focused on bringing the full strength of our teams across Europe and Asia Pacific to deliver on our strategy.”
In his new role, Boadle will lead Oxford’s approximately £9 billion Europe and Asia Pacific portfolio which spans direct IPP assets, developments, operating platforms, joint ventures and funds. He will also join Oxford’s Global Management Team, Executive Committee and Investment Committee.