Commercial real estate finance firm Greystone has appointed Nicholas M. Gesue as its new Chief Operating Officer to oversee its daily market operations.

The veteran executive will take charge of the group’s lending, servicing and asset management arms from his base in New York. He will report directly to Steve Rosenberg, the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Greystone.

Mr Gesue enters the role with more than 25 years of experience in developing national commercial real estate finance platforms. His professional background includes extensive work in Agency and FHA/HUD lending, underwriting, credit management and structured transactions.

Most recently, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of NewPoint Real Estate Capital. During his tenure there, he steered the 240-person firm through an operational restructure and its subsequent $425 million sale to Franklin BSP Realty Trust in 2025.

His corporate history also includes a term as Chief Executive Officer of ORIX Real Estate Capital. Prior to that, he spent nearly two decades at Lancaster Pollard in various senior leadership positions, including chief executive officer and chief credit officer. Following the merger of ORIX Real Estate Capital with Hunt Real Estate Capital, he became senior managing director and chief credit officer at the newly rebranded Lument Capital.

Commenting on the appointment, Steve Rosenberg said: “Nick has a proven track record of building on strong foundations to drive growth and performance, while keeping people and principles at the center. Across every stage of his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to client responsiveness and accountability and is the right leader to help Greystone grow into our next chapter.”

Mr Gesue expressed his enthusiasm regarding his new position at the firm. He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Greystone, a leading firm recognized for its commitment to client excellence and its high-caliber, dedicated professionals. I’m focused on fundamentals that compound over time: investing in talent, strengthening our operating platform, and helping our teams deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”

The newly appointed Chief Operating Officer holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Denison University alongside Series 24, 7 and 79 financial licences. He is an FHA/HUD-approved MAP and LEAN underwriter, and sits on the National Investment Center Focus Area Committee on Middle Market Seniors Housing.