Manulife US Real Estate Management Pte. Ltd., as manager of Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust announced the appointment of Mr. Tripp Gantt as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Manager, with immediate effect. Mr. Gantt is a real estate investment professional with over 23 years of experience.

Prior to joining the Manager, Mr. Gantt was Assistant Senior Investment Officer at the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB). In his role at WSIB Mr. Gantt devised and implemented investment strategies for its international real estate portfolio.