Commercial real estate
10 real estate executives
These ten real estate executives hold or have held chief executive or president titles at the real estate companies shown on their rows. Readers can learn how real estate leaders allocate capital, manage portfolios and operations, and steer companies through shifts in interest rates and demand.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bob Faith
LinkedInExperience: Founder, Chairman and CEO · Greystar
Founder, Chairman and CEO at Greystar since 1993. His profile describes Greystar's business as the investment, development and management of rental housing properties, and says that as CEO he leads the Greystar Investment Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Other former roles include Secretary of Commerce at South Carolina Department of Commerce (2002–2006) and Founder, Managing Partner at Starwood Capital Group (1991–1993).
Chris Czarnecki
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer & President · Keller Williams Realty, LLC
Chief Executive Officer & President at Keller Williams Realty, LLC since 2025. Former roles at Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. include Chief Executive Officer (2017–2023), Chief Financial Officer (2012–2017) and Vice President (2012). His profile says that as CEO of Broadstone Net Lease he led the company's $629 million IPO, and describes him as a real estate and investment executive focused on capital deployment.
David Binswanger
LinkedInExperience: Co-CEO · Lincoln Property Company
Co-CEO at Lincoln Property Company since 2023. Former Lincoln Property Company roles include Senior Executive Vice President, Lincoln s U.S. West Division (2006–2023), Vice President of Finance (2004–2006) and Vice President of Operations (2002–2004). His profile says that as Co-CEO he oversees an integrated platform covering acquisitions, investments, construction, development management, asset and property management, leasing and advisory services.
Dennis Lopez
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · QuadReal Property Group
Chief Executive Officer at QuadReal Property Group since 2017. Former roles include Chief Investment Officer at AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets (2009–2017), Chief Executive Officer at SUN Real Estate (2007–2009) and Global Head of Real Estate at Cambridge Place Investment Management (2005–2007). His profile describes experience in real estate investments, asset management, investment banking and equity and debt fundraising in public and private markets.
Gil Borok
LinkedInExperience: President & CEO U.S. & LATAM · Colliers
President & CEO U.S. & LATAM at Colliers since 2019, and former Chief Operating Officer U.S. Operations at Colliers (2017–2019). Former CBRE roles include Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer (2014–2017), Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (2010–2014) and Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Accounting Officer (2007–2010). His profile describes a background in financial management in the manufacturing, distribution and commercial real estate industries.
John C. Santora
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · WeWork
Chief Executive Officer at WeWork since 2024; his profile describes WeWork as a global real estate platform and says he steers the company in delivering technology-driven flexible workspace solutions. Former roles at Cushman & Wakefield include Chairman New York Tri-State Region (2020–2024), Vice Chairman, President New York Tri-State Region (2016–2020), Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Integration Officer (2015–2016) and President & CEO Corporate Occupier and Investor Services (2010–2014).
Mark Kenney
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Executive Officer · CAPREIT
President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT since 2018, and former Chief Operating Officer at CAPREIT (1997–2018). His profile describes CAPREIT (Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust) as Canada's largest publicly traded provider of quality rental housing. Other former roles include District Manager at Realstar (1995–1998) and Senior Property Manager at Greenwin Corp. (1991–1995).
Mark Lammas
LinkedInExperience: President · Hudson Pacific Properties
President at Hudson Pacific Properties since 2010, and former COO & CFO (2017–2019) and CFO (2009–2016) at Hudson Pacific Properties. His profile says that as President he leads company operations and strategic initiatives in real estate finance, investment, leasing and development.
Sue Yannaccone
LinkedInExperience: President & CEO · Anywhere Real Estate Inc., Brands & Advisors
Former President & CEO at Anywhere Real Estate Inc., Brands & Advisors (2020–2026) and President & CEO, Anywhere Brands at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (2020–2026), and Chief Operating Officer at Compass International Holdings since 2026, which her profile describes as a residential real estate services company. Other former roles include EVP, Coldwell Banker Realty at Realogy Brokerage Group (2018–2020) and President and Chief Executive Officer at ERA Real Estate (2016–2018).
Sumit Roy
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Executive Officer, and Director · Realty Income Corporation
President & Chief Executive Officer, and Director at Realty Income Corporation since 2011. His profile describes Realty Income as real estate partner to the world's leading companies and says that identity guides how the team operates, invests and navigates a changing economic landscape. Former roles include Executive Director at UBS (2004–2011) and Associate, Technology Investment Bank at Merrill Lynch (2001–2003).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide when to buy, hold or sell a property as interest rates shift?
- 02Which operating changes have the biggest effect on portfolio returns?
- 03How should a real estate company balance growth through acquisitions against new development?
About this directory
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