- CEO
- Stuart Gibson
- Full Time Employees
- 2,058
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Real Estate - Services
- Address
- Two Exchange Square Central Hong Kong
- IPO Date
- Jan 25, 2021
- Business
- ESR Group Limited ESR Group Limited (ESRCF) operates as an Asia-Pacific-focused real estate services and investment manager, specializing in the ownership, development, fund management, and leasing of logistics properties, data centers, infrastructure, renewables, and new economy assets including life sciences. The company conducts its activities through three primary segments: Investment, encompassing direct real estate investing and co-investments in properties, funds, vehicles, and REITs; Fund Management, involving the management of private real estate funds and REIT products across the asset lifecycle in new economy and prime commercial sectors; and New Economy Development, which includes land sourcing, design, construction, leasing, and sale of logistics parks, warehouses, distribution centers, and related facilities. ESR Group Limited serves e-commerce giants such as Amazon, JD.com, Coupang, and SoftBank among its top tenants, while maintaining a portfolio with high occupancy rates and a focus on sustainable, technology-enhanced properties featuring automated systems and green certifications. Founded in 2006 through the merger of e-Shang Redwood entities and formerly known as ESR Cayman Limited until its name change in June 2022, the company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, and additional operations across Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and internationally, generating nearly all revenue from these Asia-Pacific regions where it holds market-leading positions. Recent strategic developments include the completion of its acquisition of ARA Asset Management in January 2022 for US$5.2 billion, which incorporated LOGOS and elevated ESR to one of the world's largest real estate investment managers with over US$156 billion in assets under management including US$71 billion in new economy assets and a US$14 billion development pipeline; the accelerated acquisition of the remaining 13.6% interest in LOGOS from its founders in July 2024 ahead of the original January 2025 timeline to fully integrate platforms and strengthen leadership in data centers amid artificial intelligence demand; and a US$7 billion privatization deal approved by shareholders in June 2025 involving Warwood Pincus, Starwood Capital Group, Sixth Street Partners, SSW Partners, and Qatar Investment Authority, culminating in delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and relocation of headquarters to Singapore.