March 5, 2025

NAREIM™ (the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers™) is pleased to announce that Reesa Fischer will join as Chief Executive Officer on March 31, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the association at a pivotal time for the real estate investment management industry.

Fischer brings over 30 years of experience in real estate advisory, association leadership and strategic growth.

She previously served as Managing Director of Strategy and Client Solutions at Keller Augusta and as Executive Director of NAIOP Massachusetts, where she spearheaded initiatives in strategic programming and membership engagement for the commercial real estate development association.

“We are thrilled to welcome Reesa as the next CEO of NAREIM,” said Kristin Renaudin, CFO of Stockbridge Capital and Chair of the NAREIM Board of Directors. “Her deep industry expertise, passion for the work of associations and ability to foster innovation and conversations will be instrumental in guiding NAREIM into the future.

“As our industry navigates rapid change, real estate investment managers are asking ‘What’s next?’. Reesa is uniquely qualified to build on NAREIM’s position as a trusted forum for open and honest thought leadership, where managers can collaborate and share insights into the opportunities and challenges of the investment management business,” Renaudin added.

Under Fischer’s leadership, NAREIM will continue to evolve as a premier platform for candid discussions and peer collaboration relating to real estate investment management business and organizational strategies.

“I'm excited to join NAREIM at such a dynamic time in the industry," said Reesa Fischer. "NAREIM has become the place for investment managers to think outside the box, swap ideas and discover new opportunities. I’m looking forward to working with our members and partners to drive meaningful conversations and innovation that will shape the future of real estate investment management."

Fischer succeeds Zoe Hughes, who has led NAREIM over the past six years. The Board extends its deepest gratitude to Hughes for her dedication, energy and leadership in establishing NAREIM’s position as a trusted and influential voice within the industry. Graham Beatty and Bob Mayes from Ferguson Partners, a nationally recognized talent management boutique specializing in the real estate industry, led the search on behalf of  NAREIM and its Board of Directors.

For more information about NAREIM and its programs, please visit www.nareim.org.