Bret McLeod
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Equity Residential
- Role
- EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Equity Residential
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bret McLeod
Senior executive and dual citizen (Canada & USA) with broad experience working in public and private companies in the U.S. and Europe. Proven track record of structuring and executing over $20 billion of transactions across multiple property sectors with expertise in lodging and mixed-use retail. Nimble and entrepreneurial problem solver with the ability to streamline operations and processes to drive growth and increase effectiveness of capital allocation decisions. Trusted advisor to Boards and CEOs on corporate, financial, and organizational strategy across global operating platforms. Emotionally intelligent, servant leader who prioritizes identifying, developing, and promoting talent to build sustainable cultures of excellence, camaraderie, and accountability that produce strong financial results and value for all stakeholders.
Experience
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
BSBA, Finance & Management
2000 — 2004
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Valuation
- Investment Properties
- Joint Ventures
- Real Estate
- Disposition
- Asset Management
- Corporate Finance
- Business Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Investor Relations
- Financial Modeling
- Due Diligence
- Restructuring
- Strategy
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