GCM Grosvenor hires Michael Albrecht as a managing director and co-head of direct infrastructure investments - Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

GCM Grosvenor, a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, announced on April 13, 2026, that Michael Albrecht has joined the firm as Managing Director and co-head of its direct infrastructure strategy. The hiring represents a strategic reinforcement of GCM Grosvenor's infrastructure platform at a time when the firm is experiencing significant momentum in the sector. According to Fred Pollock, Chief Investment Officer at GCM Grosvenor, "Michael's extensive experience in infrastructure investing and strong track record across sectors make him a valuable addition to our team. We are seeing an acceleration of compelling opportunities in infrastructure and believe Michael will play a key role in co-leading and further expanding our direct infrastructure investment capabilities."

Albrecht's appointment underscores GCM Grosvenor's commitment to scaling its infrastructure operations amid robust market demand. The firm's infrastructure platform has grown to approximately $19 billion in assets under management, more than tripling in size over the past five years. This growth reflects sustained client appetite for alternative infrastructure allocations, supported by GCM Grosvenor's global sourcing network and ability to identify distinctive investment opportunities across geographies and sectors.

In his new position, Albrecht will lead direct infrastructure investments across origination, execution, and portfolio management functions. He will also assume a seat on GCM Grosvenor's Infrastructure Advantage Investment Committee, positioning him as a key decision-maker within the platform. His responsibilities will span multiple infrastructure sectors, reflecting the diversification strategy increasingly favored by institutional investors.

Albrecht brings substantial sector expertise to the role. Most recently, as Managing Partner of Ridgewood Infrastructure, he led the origination and execution of investments across utilities, water, energy transition, and renewable power. His career also includes senior infrastructure investment positions at Allstate Investments, where he established and led the firm's direct infrastructure investment strategy, as well as tenures at JPMorgan Asset Management and Altrinsic Global Advisors. Across these roles, he has accumulated more than two decades of infrastructure investment experience, including involvement in major public-private partnerships in the U.S. water sector.

The hiring occurs within the broader context of GCM Grosvenor's infrastructure expansion. The firm, which manages hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure assets on behalf of institutional clients, has positioned infrastructure as a core growth pillar. With Albrecht's deep operational expertise and track record in deal origination and execution, the firm appears well-positioned to capitalize on accelerating infrastructure investment demand among its institutional and family office clientele.