Heitman Appoints Dan Butler as Senior Vice President
The real estate investment firm brings on Dan Butler to lead its consultant relations and capital formation initiatives.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
Heitman has appointed Dan Butler as the new senior vice president of consultant relations. In this capacity, Butler will manage relationships with investment consultants and outsourced chief investment officers to support institutional capital formation.
Why it matters
The appointment strengthens Heitman's business development efforts by leveraging Butler's background in real estate and real assets investment strategies. His focus on relationship management is designed to support the firm's broader institutional capital objectives.
Dan Butler brings nearly two decades of professional experience in real estate and real assets investment strategies to his new role. He previously held capital raising and investor relations roles at multiple asset management firms.
The players
Dan Butler
He is the newly appointed senior vice president of consultant relations at Heitman who previously worked at firms including Brookfield Asset Management and Sera Global.
Heitman
This global real estate investment firm manages assets across real estate and real assets investment strategies for institutional clients.
The details
Butler joins Heitman following his tenure in the private capital advisory group at Sera Global. Throughout his career, he has held positions at Round Hill Capital, Brookfield Asset Management, and ARA.
Timeline
Heitman announced the appointment of Dan Butler in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The hiring of Dan Butler reflects a broader push by global asset managers to capture market share within the rise of outsourced chief investment officers in institutional portfolio management. This move positions Heitman to compete more aggressively for capital in a crowded market for real assets.
This appointment signals a shift in how Heitman engages with institutional consultants to manage its investment vehicles. Clients and partners may observe changes in the firm's business development approach and outreach strategies regarding capital formation.
The takeaway
The addition of an experienced executive highlights the importance of consultant relations in the competitive world of institutional real estate investing. Firms continue to prioritize relationship-based business development to differentiate their services in a complex global market.
Further reading
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