CREFC Appoints Paul T. Vanderslice as New President & CEO
The Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) has announced the appointment of Paul T. Vanderslice as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2026. A veteran in commercial real estate finance with over three decades of experience, Vanderslice previously served as Head of CMBS at BMO Capital Markets and held leadership roles at CCRE and Citigroup. He has also been a long-standing member of CREFC, including serving on its Board of Governors from 2012 to 2013. Vanderslice will lead the organization in advancing advocacy efforts, market intelligence initiatives, education programs, industry standards development, and member engagement for the $6 trillion commercial real estate finance sector. His appointment follows a search conducted by Spencer Stuart that evaluated candidates across the industry and trade associations. CREFC expressed gratitude to outgoing leaders Lisa Pendergast and Ed DeAngelo during this transition. With his extensive background in CMBS, leadership experience at major financial institutions, and deep ties within CREFC, Vanderslice is expected to provide strong guidance as the organization continues its mission of promoting liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in commercial real estate finance markets.
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