The National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM) has announced the appointment of Andy Walburger as its new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 17.
Walburger steps into the role with more than 25 years of commercial real estate industry experience, bringing a strong track record of cultivating executive relationships, supporting institutional investment managers, and facilitating high-level peer collaboration.
Prior to joining NAREIM, Walburger held senior commercial leadership positions across prominent real estate data, analytics, and technology platforms, including Green Street, Juniper Square, and Ten-X. In addition to his corporate background, he co-founded and led Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE), successfully building it into one of the sector’s premier forums for thought leadership and cross-disciplinary networking.
“Throughout his career, Andy has been dedicated to serving institutional real estate investment managers and creating opportunities for senior leaders to learn from one another,” Kristin Renaudin, chair of the NAREIM Board of Directors and chief financial officer of Stockbridge, said. “His experience across the industry, combined with his success building executive peer networks, makes him uniquely well suited to lead NAREIM.”
The executive search was managed on behalf of the Board of Directors by Graham Beatty and Michele Goldstein of Ferguson Partners. Walburger succeeds outgoing CEO Reesa Fischer, who was credited with expanding the association’s membership, enhancing educational programming, and strengthening operational effectiveness during her tenure.
Headquartered in Shrewsbury, NAREIM serves as the exclusive association for institutional real estate investment managers, whose member firms collectively represent trillions of dollars in assets under management. Through executive meetings, benchmarking data, and peer-led forums, the organization provides a trusted space for leaders to navigate complex operational and strategic challenges.
“I am honored to join NAREIM,” Walburger said. “I know firsthand the value of trusted, candid forums where real estate leaders can address complex challenges together. Reesa Fischer’s exceptional leadership has built a strong foundation, and I look forward to partnering with our Board, team, and member firms to deepen collaboration and advance the industry.”
