GID Investment Advisers has announced that James Linsley, president at GID Development Group, will be retiring after 17 years of leadership with GID's development platform to pursue long-planned personal adventures, the first of which is his upcoming quest to sail around the world.
John Gagnier will assume the role of president, effective Sept. 1, 2024. Gagnier has served as COO at GID Development for a decade and has worked closely alongside Linsley since his retirement was announced internally in March 2024, ensuring a seamless transition of leadership for the platform.
Linsley led GID Development since its inception and has been deeply involved in the strategic direction of the platform, including planning, construction and deal sourcing. His legacy of developing high-quality luxury projects is evident in such cities as New York, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta and Houston. Most notable among Linsley's achievements during his tenure is the completion of
