Empire State Realty Trust has named former Morgan Stanley Managing Director Christina Chiu as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Chiu will lead the company’s finance function and will be responsible for financial reporting, capital markets, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, tax, treasury and information technology.
“We have stated for many months our intention to work with Korn Ferry International to identify a CFO who will complement well our current business and our plans for the future,” said Anthony E. Malkin, chairman and chief executive officer. “Christina’s experience, knowledge, and personality are a great fit for ESRT, not just for today, but for the future.”
Chiu will join Empire State Realty Trust following an 18-year career at Morgan Stanley, most recently serving as chief operating officer of the Global Listed Real Assets business at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM). There, she was responsible for business development and capital raising efforts, investor relationships, overseeing the day-to-day business and execution of strategic initiatives. In addition, she was responsible for Canadian REIT sector coverage and served as a member of the MSIM Sustainability Council and Listed Real Assets Investment Committee.
She began her career as a real estate investment banking analyst, where she worked on both principal investing and strategic advisory transactions. Chiu earned a B.S. in Finance and Accounting summa cum laude from New York University Stern School of Business.
