Praemia REIM Strengthens European Residential Platform with Appointment of Thomas Storgaard to Lead Pan-European Student Housing Strategy

Paris, 2 September 2025

Praemia REIM today announced the appointment of Thomas Storgaard as Managing Director, Head of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). Based in London and reporting to Laurent Fléchet, Chairman of Praemia REIM, Thomas will spearhead the expansion of Praemia’s student housing activities across Europe, reinforcing PBSA as a central growth driver within the firm’s €36 billion pan-European real estate portfolio.With more than two decades of experience in student housing and alternative residential sectors, Thomas is recognised for building and scaling PBSA platforms in partnership with leading operators, developers and institutional investors. He joins Praemia from Bridges Fund Management, where he was a Partner leading European real estate transactions focused on demographic-driven sectors. Previously, at Harrison Street, he deployed more than €800 million into PBSA and residential investments across the UK and continental Europe. Over the course of his career, he has overseen in excess of €3.4 billion in transactions.

In his new role, Thomas will work closely with Praemia’s country teams to grow the firm’s footprint in Europe’s leading university cities, establish long-term partnerships with best-in-class operators and developers and design institutional-grade investment products that advance Praemia’s broader residential platform.

Laurent Fléchet, Chairman of Praemia REIM, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Thomas at a pivotal moment for Praemia’s residential strategy. Student housing remains one of the most compelling sectors in European real estate - structurally undersupplied, socially impactful and increasingly sought after by institutional investors. With his track record and pan-European expertise, Thomas is ideally positioned to accelerate the growth of our PBSA platform and enhance our broader residential capabilities.”

Thomas Storgaard added:

“I am excited to join Praemia REIM as the firm deepens its commitment to European student housing. Demand for high-quality, professionally managed PBSA continues to outpace supply, driven by international mobility, demographic growth and rising expectations for quality and service. Praemia’s scale, local market reach and conviction-led approach create a powerful platform to deliver new beds and forge partnerships that align the interests of operators, developers, leading universities and investors for the long term.”

Praemia REIM has been steadily expanding its student housing activities, including the launch of two dedicated PBSA investment vehicles in Italy with Camplus, which together target both development and long-term investment opportunities. These initiatives form the foundation of a scalable national platform, with the ambition to replicate success across other key European markets.

About Praemia REIM

Praemia REIM is a leading European real estate asset manager with over €36 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of more than 1,600 assets across 12 countries. The firm designs and manages a broad range of real estate investment solutions covering office, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail with a strong commitment to long-term performance and ESG integration. Its team of more than 450 professionals is based across France, Germany, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Seoul, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Further information is available at www.praemiareim.com. Follow Praemia REIM on LinkedIn.