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July 25, 2026

Appointment

Industrial developer Panattoni has named Sharad Gohil as CEO and Managing Director of Panattoni India to drive its regional expansion. Gohil, the former head of IndoSpace Capital Asia, brings over 25 years of global real estate experience. He will lead the firm's growth across Indian logistics hubs, manufacturing corridors and emerging digital infrastructure markets, including data centres.
Commercial real estate finance firm Greystone has named industry veteran Nicholas M. Gesue as Chief Operating Officer. Based in New York, Mr Gesue brings 25 years of platform-building experience to oversee the company's daily lending, servicing and asset management divisions. He joins following senior executive roles at NewPoint Real Estate Capital, ORIX Real Estate Capital and Lument Capital.
Houston real estate investment firm Griffin Partners has expanded its senior leadership team to manage its growing national portfolio. Kelly Agent has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and long-serving principal Lee Moreland has been appointed as Chief Portfolio Officer. The executive changes aim to scale operations across the company's 6.7 million square feet of commercial property.
SF REIT Asset Management has named Alan Lam Chung Chi as its next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as Deputy CEO, Mr Lam will take over the leadership role following the annual general meeting on 12 May 2026. He succeeds Hubert Chak, who is retiring after five years of service. Mr Lam brings extensive experience from the logistics property and financial sectors to the position.
JLL has promoted Julien Naouri to lead its hotel investment sales across Asia. Based in Singapore, Naouri starts his new role on 1 April 2026. He will manage the firm's sales strategy and operations throughout the region. With nearly twenty years of experience, he aims to help clients navigate a busy market as JLL forecasts hotel investment volumes to reach $13.3 billion this year.
REEP Residential has appointed industry veteran Debbie Waitrek as its new Vice President. With over 30 years of experience, Waitrek will oversee operations and team mentorship across the firm's Texas portfolio. The move signals a strategic push to improve resident services and operational efficiency. Waitrek joins from a background of high-level leadership roles and significant advocacy work within the national and state apartment associations.

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