Swiss Life Asset Managers Appoints Britta Roden as Head of Research Real Assets

Swiss Life Asset Managers has announced the appointment of Britta Roden as Head of Research Real Assets, effective 1 October 2025. In her new role, Roden will oversee research activities across all countries and focus on strengthening the firm’s expertise in real estate and infrastructure analysis.

Roden will report directly to Marc Brütsch, Chief Economist at Swiss Life, and will work closely with the sales team to enhance the positioning of the company’s research capabilities among institutional investors across Europe.

“I am delighted that we have been able to recruit Britta Roden, a proven and experienced expert, to head up the Real Assets Research division,” said Brütsch. “Her in-depth knowledge of real estate and infrastructure research will support our strategic direction and underline the importance of high-quality research in making sound investment decisions.”

With more than two decades of experience, Roden has held senior research roles at institutions including KGAL, Jones Lang LaSalle, Invesco, WestImmo, bulwiengesa, and Münchener Hypothekenbank. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics and a Master’s degree in Economics from Tufts University in Boston and is an active member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Commenting on her appointment, Roden said: “I am delighted to be able to contribute my expertise to Swiss Life Asset Managers and to lead an international research team that I greatly value. This role allows me to bring together my career experience in real estate and infrastructure research within a European context.”