Gemma Payne is an experienced administrative professional currently serving as a Senior Executive Assistant at Nuveen since February 2015, where support is provided to the CEO of Nuveen Real Assets. Prior to this role, Gemma held various positions within Nuveen, including supporting the COO and Head of Legal, as well as the Head of Real Estate Europe and the Global Head of HR. Gemma’s earlier career includes work as a Legal PA at Allen & Overy, and as a Legal Secretary at Wragge & Co LLP and Addleshaw Goddard. Educational background includes attendance at Hayes School, Langley Park School for Boys, and West Kent College.