Joining from John Laing, James will work alongside InfraRed’s experienced management team to realise the business’s key priorities. This includes supporting on key initiatives, such as the expansion of InfraRed’s physical presence in target markets like the DACH region. As part of his role, James will oversee the company’s daily operations and will build on the significant progress to date in adopting automation and digitalisation tools.
James has a proven track record, having held several senior roles in leading infrastructure and asset management firms over the course of a 20+ year career. Most recently, James was COO & General Counsel at John Laing, where he led its central functions, playing a key role in positioning the business for future success. Prior to working at John Laing, James was General Counsel and Head of Compliance at Park Square Capital LLP and AnaCap Financial Partners LLP, where he led the legal and compliance teams and played a key role in scaling operations and risk management for both businesses.
Jack Paris, Chief Executive Officer, InfraRed, said: “James is a high-caliber addition to InfraRed, bringing a strong track record of meaningful impact. James will play an important role in further enhancing our operations, drawing on his extensive asset management experience. I’m looking forward to working with James and our existing management team as we collectively deliver the next phase of InfraRed’s growth.”
James Abbott commented: “I am incredibly excited to be joining InfraRed, one of the leading infrastructure asset managers. I look forward to working with Jack and a fantastic leadership team on the next phase of scaling the business and creating compelling opportunities for investors.”
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Notes to Editor
About InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”)
InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer, particularly in early-stage projects, and an active steward of essential infrastructure.
InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital [1] for investors around the globe in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies.
InfraRed combines a global reach, operating worldwide from offices in London, Madrid, New York, Sydney and Seoul, with deep sector expertise from a team of more than 160 people.
InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, and benefits from its scale and global platform.
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[1] Uses 5-year average FX as at 31st December 2024 of GBP/USD of 1.2818; EUR/USD 1.1092. EUM is USD 13.186m.
