Marcus Day Named Head of LaSalle Global Solutions

The veteran executive will now oversee the firm's private indirect investment platform.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People

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LaSalle Investment Management has appointed Marcus Day to lead its global private indirect investment division. He takes over the role as the firm manages its $10 billion platform.

Why it matters

The appointment positions the company to expand its reach within the indirect investment sector through its existing global research and market intelligence networks.

LaSalle operates a private indirect investment platform valued at $10 billion. The division integrates multi-manager, fund-of-funds, and co-investment strategies.

The players

Marcus Day

He is the newly appointed head of LaSalle Global Solutions who previously held positions at Brookfield and Partners Group.

LaSalle Investment Management

This is a global real estate investment manager that provides investment strategies across the capital structure.

JLL

This is a global professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management services.

The details

Marcus Day arrives at LaSalle with extensive experience gained from his previous roles at major firms including Brookfield and Partners Group. He will oversee various investment strategies, including joint ventures and secondaries, while leveraging the institutional intelligence of JLL.

Timeline

  1. Marcus Day assumed his new role as head of Global Solutions on Oct. 13, 2026.

Market Landscape

The move aligns with a broader shift toward private indirect investment platforms, mirroring the industry trend of scaling to capture institutional capital. This appointment strengthens LaSalle's competitive positioning against other major asset managers in the global market.

For institutional investors and clients, this leadership change marks a new phase in the strategic management of the firm's multi-manager and secondary investment funds. The continuity of operations is expected to remain stable while the new head evaluates growth paths.

The takeaway

Leadership changes at major investment firms often signal a shift in focus for specific fund strategies and product offerings. Clients should monitor upcoming quarterly reports to see how this transition impacts the firm's long-term investment approach.

Further reading

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