Heitman names SVP to lead defined contribution solutions

Walter “Tripp” Braillard has joined Heitman as senior vice president, defined contribution solutions.

In this role, Braillard will be responsible for supporting the firm’s initiatives across its full suite of real estate investment strategies within the defined contribution channel including consulting firms, OCIO providers, and other financial intermediaries.

“We are pleased to welcome Tripp to the team. A proven leader in the defined contribution solutions space, Tripp will work with firm leadership to offer Heitman’s real estate investment products and solutions to DC plans in order to help plan sponsors and their participants achieve their investment goals,” said Lewis Ingall, Heitman senior managing director. “Tripp’s depth and breadth of experience within the defined contribution channel will reinforce and extend the firm’s relationships across the space.”

Added James Gruver, Heitman managing director, client service & marketing, �