(Boursier.com) — GTIS Partners, Rockpoint, Tishman Speyer, Breakthrough Properties, CIM Group, Gaw Capital, Walker & Dunlop, Greystar and Hines become signatories, while other partners seek to tie up with Ivanhoé Cambridge.
Ivanhoé Cambridge, a global real estate investor, is proud to welcome its partners GTIS Partners, Rockpoint, Tishman Speyer, Breakthrough Properties, CIM Group, Gaw Capital, Walker & Dunlop, Greystar and Hines among the signatories of the Diversity in Action initiative (DIA ) of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), while other partners plan to follow suit in the coming months. This momentum comes as Ivanhoé Cambridge, which committed to the DIA initiative in 2022, sought to accelerate change in the real estate investment industry by actively inviting and encouraging its peers to make the same commitment. .
Ivanhoé Cambridge and its nine partners have joined a network of more than 300 peers who share a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the private equity industry.
“Convergence of interests is key to building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners. Additionally, as an inclusive employer and investor, we have sought to leverage our influence in the industry to create a sense of inclusion and belonging within the communities in which we invest,” said Sunita Mahant, Head of Social Impact and Inclusion, Sustainable Investing at Ivanhoé Cambridge. “We are extremely pleased to be aligned with GTIS Partners, Rockpoint, Tishman Speyer, Breakthrough Properties, CIM Group, Gaw Capital, Walker & Dunlop, Greystar and Hines, who have committed without hesitation, and we are delighted to support many more of our peers throughout their membership process.”
Tom Shapiro, President, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of GTIS Partners, said: “GTIS views human capital as one of its most valuable assets and is therefore committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity. , equity and inclusion since its inception The collective sum of our individual differences, unique life experiences, knowledge and abilities is at the root of the culture, reputation and Our diversity remains an important part of our principles, and by joining ILPA’s DEI initiative in 2022, GTIS is committed to joining other thought leaders for the benefit of our industry. .”
Tanya Oblak, Senior Managing Director and Head of Human Capital Management at Rockpoint, continued, “As part of our longstanding support of Ivanhoé Cambridge and ILPA, two leaders in promoting best practices in real estate private equity firm, Rockpoint is pleased to be a signatory to the Diversity in Action initiative. opportunities both within our organization and more broadly in our industry.”
Joe Ritchie, Managing Director of Business Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Tishman Speyer, added, “We have long prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our business, and we “We are proud to join ILPA’s Diversity in Action initiative alongside Ivanhoé Cambridge. Collaborations like these are essential to creating meaningful change in the industry and the communities in which we invest.” “
Susie Harborth, Chief Business Officer at Breakthrough Properties, said: “We are committed to ILPA’s Diversity in Action because we believe it is our responsibility to create a more diverse, equitable and more inclusive and to advance the life sciences sector’s commitment to diverse communities and to providing equitable access to healthcare for the benefit of all patients.”
Avi Shemesh, Co-Founder and Director of CIM Group, said, “CIM Group believes that our greatest asset is our team, which is made up of more than 1,100 people from diverse backgrounds and backgrounds to create a diverse workforce, fair and inclusive approach that influences the growth and success of our organization as well as our business and community relationships Joining Ivanhoé Cambridge and other leaders as a signatory to ILPA’s Diversity in Action initiative is a step we can take to help propel DEI initiatives globally.”
Christina Gaw, Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Markets, Co-President of Alternative Investments at Gaw Capital Partners, said: “We are delighted to join Ivanhoé Cambridge in becoming a signatory to ILPA’s Diversity in Action initiative, which demonstrates our commitment to further promote diversity, equity and inclusion within Gaw Capital. With ILPA’s structure best aligned with our long-term goals and strategies, we continue to persevere in our efforts to enable the sector to create a diverse and inclusive environment in the workplace.”
ILPA’s Diversity in Action initiative aims to bring together both limited partnerships and general partnerships to commit to specific actions to advance diversity and inclusion in the private equity sector, and to provide concrete resources and ideas to address common DEI challenges. Ivanhoé Cambridge also takes this opportunity to salute the many partners and peers who got involved before it, including the founding signatories of this initiative…