Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Dan Butler as Senior Vice President, Consultant Relations, within the firm’s Client Service & Marketing group.

In this role, Dan will focus on relationship management and business development efforts with key investment consultants and OCIOs, further strengthening Heitman’s institutional capital formation platform. His appointment reflects Heitman’s continued commitment to expanding consultant engagement and delivering dedicated coverage to key institutional distribution channels.

“Dan’s combination of consulting, fundraising, and investor relations experience makes him an exceptional addition to our team,” said John Mancuso, Head of Global Sales at Heitman. “His deep understanding of the institutional landscape and proven track record of raising capital across real assets strategies will strengthen our ability to serve consultants and their clients while supporting the continued growth of Heitman’s global investment platform.”

Dan brings nearly two decades of experience leading capital raising, investor relations, and investment advisory initiatives across real estate and real assets investment strategies. Most recently, he worked in Sera Global’s Private Capital Advisory group. Prior to Sera Global, Butler held capital raising and investor relations roles at Round Hill Capital, Brookfield Asset Management, and ARA, where he led capital formation initiatives for a variety of real assets investment vehicles and partnered with investors across global markets.

“Our industry continues to evolve as investors navigate a dynamic market environment,” said Dan Butler. “Heitman has built a strong reputation for investment excellence and client partnership. I’m excited to join the firm and help deepen relationships with consultants and their clients while supporting the continued growth of Heitman’s platform.”

Dan holds a B.A. from DePauw University and is both a CFA charterholder and CAIA charterholder.

About Heitman

Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm with $49 billion in assets under management, as of June 30, 2026. Founded in 1966 and globally headquartered in Chicago, with European headquarters in London, Heitman has 10 offices worldwide and is an active participant in the global real estate property and capital markets. Heitman makes real estate investments through private equity, debt, and publicly traded real estate securities.

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