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National Healthcare Properties Announces Appointments of Jeff Olson and Craig Smith to the Board of Directors
Source: National Healthcare Properties – Four new independent directors appointed in 2026 – NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP) (the “Company”) announced today that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Jeff Olson and Craig Smith as independent directors, effective November 9, 2026. Mr. Olson is…
REIT Board Composition: How Public Boards Compare to Best Practice
Ferguson Partners analysis of 136 public REIT and real estate company boards Ferguson Partners reviewed 136 public REIT and real estate company boards, covering 1,091 board seats, and compared them to our recommended board practices. Most boards are well built. They are the right size, and most have moved past the minimum on gender. But…
Braemar Unveils Highly Qualified Independent Board Slate for Company’s New Chapter
Company urges stockholders to protect the value-creation plan already underway by voting the GOLD proxy card DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) (“Braemar” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) intends to nominate eight highly qualified, seasoned leaders for election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of…
GMS Press Release 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAREIM and Ferguson Partners Release 2026 Global Management Survey Findings Industry’s Most Comprehensive Study of Real Estate Investment Management Practices Points to Steady Growth, Mounting Margin Pressure, and Three Organizational Imperatives Shaping the Path Forward [Chicago, June 11th] – The National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM) and Ferguson Partners (FP) released…
Roundtable Key Takeaways
CHRO participants engaged in a meaningful discussion about AI’s impact on the workforce, recognizing that human capital leaders will play a critical role in guiding this people transformation. Here are our key takeaways from the roundtable discussion. Strategy & Framing AI is a people transformation, not a technology transformation. Framing AI as an IT initiative…
Redefining Growth: The Leadership Capabilities Shaping the Next Generation of REITs
REIT Leadership Expectations Shifting Amid More Complex Environment: Ferguson Partners Listen to Podcast Here For much of its modern history, the REIT industry has been defined by clarity. Clear asset classes. Clear investor expectations. Clear pathways to growth. But today, that clarity feels harder to find. Over the past several years, REIT leaders have been…
AI Is Not a Technology Transformation, It Is a People Transformation
As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are confronting a fundamental question: what does this mean for work, the workforce, and the role of HR? For many leaders, the early focus has been on efficiency. The conversation has centered on how AI can automate tasks or improve productivity. But for Laura Adams, Global…
Talent Strategy – Roundtable Key Takeaways
At our March Human Capital Roundtable, real estate & real assets CHROs explored how organizations move beyond disconnected talent programs toward a coherent talent strategy. While many firms have strong initiatives in place, participants emphasized that the real challenge is embedding talent decisions into business strategy, leadership behavior, and operating cadence. The discussion surfaced practical…
Talent Strategy Is Strategy: Samantha Rudin’s View on the “Marriage of People and Performance”
From legacy stewardship to future-focused growth, Samantha Rudin reflects on institutionalizing talent strategy, aligning people and performance, and carrying forward a 100-year culture without losing what makes it distinct. Sam Kuiper: Samantha, thank you for joining us and lending your perspective as co-CEO of a 100+ year family-owned New York real estate firm. Could you…
CRE Job Listings Rebound Amid Revived Dealmaking
After years of paring back, commercial real estate companies are in hiring mode again, especially for investment and finance roles. A rebound in transaction volume through 2025 has driven job openings despite a listless overall hiring picture in the U.S. Fresh from the years of challenges and layoffs, CRE companies are hiring more strategically with…
Real Estate Alert: Firms Cautiously Optimistic on Hiring, Again
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