February 2026
Meet Anja Ritchie, Partner at StepStone Group, whose career spans banking, family office investing and institutional advisory across Europe and the US.
In this issue, Anja reflects on her unexpected journey into real estate, her progression to Partner at StepStone, and the lessons she learned growing up in East Germany during a period of profound political and economic change.
She shares how her experiences have shaped her worldview and her investment philosophy. From manager selection and governance to where she sees the most compelling opportunities in European real estate today, Anja offers insights into what long-term capital is really looking for.
