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MetLife Investment Management Names New Head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance
Andrea Drasites takes on leadership role overseeing key investment divisions.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:01am
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MetLife Investment Management's new leadership aims to drive growth and manage risk within the firm's real estate and agricultural finance investment divisions.Whippany TodayMetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc., has named Andrea Drasites as the new Head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance. In this role, Drasites will oversee the company's real estate and agricultural finance investment divisions, which manage a significant portfolio of assets.
Why it matters
This appointment signals MetLife's continued focus on expanding its alternative investment capabilities, particularly in the real estate and agricultural sectors, which have seen increased investor interest in recent years. Drasites' leadership will be crucial in driving growth and managing risk within these key investment areas.
The details
As Head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance, Drasites will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, portfolio management, and risk oversight for MetLife's real estate and agricultural finance investment teams. She will work closely with the firm's broader alternatives platform to identify and execute on new investment opportunities.
- Drasites was named to the position on April 2, 2026.
The players
Andrea Drasites
The new Head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance at MetLife Investment Management.
MetLife Investment Management
The institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc., which oversees a significant portfolio of real estate and agricultural finance investments.
What they’re saying
“We are thrilled to have Andrea join our team and lead our real estate and agricultural finance investment efforts. Her deep expertise and proven track record will be invaluable as we continue to grow and diversify our alternative investment capabilities.”
— Steven J. Goulart, President of MetLife Investment Management
The takeaway
This leadership change at MetLife Investment Management underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its presence in the real estate and agricultural finance sectors, which are seen as attractive alternative investment opportunities in the current market environment.
