DigitalBridge Group, Inc. announced it has hired Ersin Yorulmaz as Managing Director, Co-Head of European Capital Formation, effective immediately. Yorulmaz?s appointment further solidifies DigitalBridge?s already strong commitment to the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with the firm?s existing regional client base and portfolio of investments across all segments of digital infrastructure. He assumes the role alongside Alice Franks, who was appointed Head of European Capital Formation in February 2023.

Yorulmaz brings over 10 years of experience in capital formation, along with deep expertise in the DACH market. He was previously at BlackRock where he served as Country Lead of Alternatives Distribution for Germany, Austria & Eastern Europe (EEGA), leading capital raising efforts across private markets. In this role, Yorulmaz forged deep relationships with LPs in the region, expanding BlackRock?s client base with a focus on institutional clients across pension funds, insurers, savings banks, foundations, as well as the private wealth segment.

Prior to joining BlackRock in 2015, Yorulmaz was an Investment Solutions Consultant at Julius Baer. Yorulmaz is a CFA charter holder. Yorulmaz?s appointment further cements the company?s presence in the DACH region and across Europe more broadly.

In 2022, DigitalBridge led the acquisition of a majority stake in GD Towers, Germany's largest tower company, in a transaction valued at $17.5 billion.