BlueCastle Capital appoints Karen Archer as Chief Financial and Operating Officer
BlueCastle Capital, the build-to-rent developer and investment and asset manager, has appointed real estate operational specialist Karen Archer to the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
Karen joins BlueCastle Capital with more than two decades of senior leadership experience in real estate investment management, most recently serving as Global Chief Operating Officer, Global Real Estate, at Schroders Capital. She brings a wealth of expertise across financial strategy, operational transformation, regulatory oversight and global fund structures, having worked across major markets including the UK, Europe, and Asia.
In her new role, Karen will be responsible for leading BlueCastle’s finance and operational platforms, driving scalable infrastructure to support the company’s growth, and ensuring excellence across operations, governance, compliance, and investor reporting.
Ed Williams, CEO of BlueCastle Capital, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Karen to BlueCastle. Her proven track record in driving operational change, combined with deep financial and regulatory acumen, makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team. As we continue to scale our platform and deliver high-quality build-to-rent accommodation, Karen’s strategic vision and hands-on experience will be invaluable.”
Karen is a qualified accountant and has held multiple regulated board positions across the UK, Luxembourg and Jersey. Before joining Schroders Capital, she held senior positions within JP Morgan’s global real assets team and AIG’s European real estate fund management team.
Speaking about her appointment, Karen Archer said: “I’m excited to be joining BlueCastle at such a pivotal stage in its journey. The company’s entrepreneurial spirit, combined with its disciplined investment approach and commitment to excellence, really resonates with me. I look forward to working with Ed and the wider team to build on this strong foundation and support the next phase of growth”.
