Josselin Granier joins Stoneweg to lead pan-European retail push

Real asset investor specialist Stoneweg has appointed Josselin Granier to lead a new pan-European retail investment strategy aiming for €1 bn in AUM.

This initiative comes from strong investor demand and Stoneweg's belief that it is the right time to invest in specific retail real estate, the best opportunity in over a decade.
The strategy will initially concentrate on Europe, focusing on transforming assets and optimising the mix of tenants to ensure sustainable long-term income. Stoneweg will be very selective in choosing assets, prioritising shopping destinations anchored by grocery stores and clusters of retail parks.
This move further diversifies Stoneweg's investment offerings, supported by their operational expertise, disciplined investment approach, and commitment to creating long-term value, all contributing to their ambitious AUM growth goals.
Josselin Granier brings over 15 years of experience in European retail real estate, covering investment, asset management, and redevelopment. His previous role as Group Real Estate director at Louis Delhaize Group and Board Member at Galimmo Real Estate saw him manage over €1 bn in real estate transactions and assist with €1.5 bn in M&A activities over the past decade. 
His expertise covers the entire investment process, from identifying and acquiring properties to repositioning, adding value through redevelopment, and active asset management, especially within shopping centres, retail parks, and mixed-use retail sites.
Granier will be responsible for structuring and launching this new platform by Q2, as well as finding and executing investment opportunities and driving value creation initiatives.
Josselin Granier commented: “Retail real estate is entering a new cycle, driven by transformation, selectivity and operational intensity. This partnership is about developing a scalable platform combining capital allocation, asset management, and operational capabilities that can capture these opportunities with discipline, speed, and conviction.”
Mark McLaughlin, CEO Real Assets, added: “Rebased rents, strengthened tenant sales, and high initial yields, married with the right expertise and execution capabilities, are underpinning a compelling risk‑adjusted return outlook for select European retail assets. This initiative is designed to leverage Stoneweg’s institutional platform, capital base and entrepreneurial DNA, while benefiting from Josselin’s deep sector knowledge and hands-on approach to retail real estate. This will allow us to accelerate the creation of a best-in-class European retail vertical within the Stoneweg group.”