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Gunnar Branson
CEO | AFIRE
Gunnar Branson is the CEO of AFIRE, an international real estate investors association focused on commercial property in the US, featuring institutional investors from 21 countries collectively managing approximately USD3trn. He joined AFIRE after seven years as CEO of NAREIM (The National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers). His real estate background includes leadership roles with GE Capital Real Estate and Heller Financial. He also consulted companies such as Jones Lang LaSalle, Wells Fargo, Wrightwood Capital, CIBC, and Fidelity on innovation, product development, and marketing strategies. Branson is a frequent speaker for universities and professional groups on the changing landscape of commercial real estate.
