Former PwC partner Don Christian named chairman of different Capital
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At a glance
- Don Christian, a retired PwC partner, has been appointed chairman of different Capital Limited.
- Christian brings 36 years of experience from PwC, including service on its global and US boards.
- The appointment marks a transition for Chris Williams, who will now fully focus on his role as CEO.
Commercial realtor and REIT managers different Capital Limited announced the appointment of retired PwC partner Don Christian as its new chairman. Christian retired from PwC after a 36-year career, during which he served on both the PwC Global Board and PwC US Board, contributing to strategy and governance at the major professional services firm.
Christian also serves on the Board of Trustees of Howard University. According to different Capital, Christian's appointment as chairman is a significant milestone in the company's evolution. It also signifies an important transition for Chris Williams, who led the company through its startup phase as both chairman and CEO and will now fully transition into his CEO role.
"With this strengthened leadership structure, different is well positioned to continue building institutional-quality real estate opportunities and managing its REIT platform with the highest standards of governance," the company stated in its release. The company highlighted that this move will help it continue developing real estate opportunities and managing its REIT platform with strong governance.
With this strengthened leadership structure, different is well positioned to continue building institutional-quality real estate opportunities and managing its REIT platform with the highest standards of governance.
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