Gilbane, Inc., the parent company of Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company based in Providence, RI, has announced the addition of Michael Nash to its board of directors. Nash brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to this role after recently retiring from his position as co-founder and chairman at Blackstone’s real estate credit investment business.
According to Thomas F. Gilbane Jr., chairman of Gilbane Inc., “Mike Nash’s extensive background in real estate investment will greatly benefit our board as we continue to expand within the development and construction markets.” He also noted that Nash’s deep understanding of market dynamics and ability to identify emerging trends will be instrumental in enhancing their strategic initiatives. The company is excited about leveraging his expertise for further growth and innovation.
During his time at Blackstone, Nash was a member on various committees including those focused on real estate investments, equity investments, and debt investments. In 2007 he co-founded BREDS (Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies) which became the firm’s primary vehicle for investing in real estate credit opportunities. He served as its chairman since 2016 before retiring from Blackstone.
