Anthony Kenkel, CFA, FRM

Deputy Chief Investment Officer - Real Estate Securities
Anthony Kenkel, CFA, FRM
28 years of experience

Anthony is a global portfolio manager of real estate securities for Principal Real Estate, the dedicated real estate unit of Principal Asset Management. As Deputy CIO, he is responsible for portfolio management and risk management across the firm’s REIT and listed real estate securities strategies, including both the Global and U.S. real estate securities strategies. Anthony is also the lead portfolio manager for the firm’s income-oriented real estate securities’ strategies and previously led both the firm’s Asian and Americas listed real estate capabilities. Based in Chicago, Anthony previously served in the firm’s Singapore and Des Moines locations. Anthony initially joined Principal in 1997. In 2000, he became a real estate consultant for Arthur Andersen before joining GATX Corporation as a senior financial analyst in 2002. Anthony rejoined Principal in 2005 and his tenure with the firm has been in the analysis and portfolio management of listed real estate securities. He received a bachelor's degree in finance from Drake University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Anthony has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager designations.