Realty Income Corporation, a net lease REIT, announced on Friday that Jonathan Pong, the company’s head of corporate finance since 2014, will transition to CFO and treasurer roles effective January 1st 2024. This decision follows a planned succession process as Christie Kelly has decided to retire at the end of this year.
Pong has overseen Realty Income’s capital markets functions and spearheaded key initiatives in his current role as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Finance. He is known for his expertise in financial management and strategic planning which have contributed significantly to the growth of San Diego-based Realty Income Corporation over recent years.
President & CEO Sumit Roy commented: “This transition demonstrates our commitment to sustainable leadership success by someone who consistently displays exceptional financial acumen.” He added: “We are confident that Jonathan Pong will bring invaluable insights into these new roles”.