CREFC Taps CMBS Veteran Vanderslice as New CEO
Event summary
- Paul T. Vanderslice named President and CEO of CREFC, effective September 30, 2026.
- Vanderslice brings 30+ years of commercial real estate finance experience, including roles at BMO Capital Markets, CCRE, and Citigroup.
- He previously served as CREFC's Chair from 2012 to 2013 and remains a current Board of Governors member.
- CREFC represents over $6 trillion in commercial real estate finance with 400+ member companies and 19,000 individuals.
The big picture
CREFC's choice of Vanderslice reflects the growing importance of CMBS and securitization in commercial real estate finance. His extensive industry network and prior leadership roles position him to navigate regulatory challenges and market volatility. The transition comes as the $6 trillion sector faces evolving liquidity and transparency demands.
What we're watching
- Industry Advocacy
- How Vanderslice's deep CMBS expertise will shape CREFC's regulatory and legislative agenda.
- Market Intelligence
- Whether Vanderslice can leverage his securitization background to enhance CREFC's data and research offerings.
- Member Engagement
- The pace at which Vanderslice can strengthen CREFC's role in setting industry standards and best practices.
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