Brian Watkins

Brian Watkins, equity owner and Managing Director at Clarion, is a Portfolio Manager for the Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund (CPREIF), with primary focus on acquisitions and asset management for the Fund. Prior to his current role, Brian served as Clarion's Head of Asset Management - U.S. and, before that, he led Clarion's national investment team as Head of Acquisitions. He began his career as an Asset Manager responsible for investments across various funds and separate account clients.

Brian joined Clarion Partners in 1996 and began working in the real estate industry in 1993. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Brian holds a M.S. in Investment and Finance from New York University, and a B.S. from Syracuse University.