Key Takeaways
- • Dr. Will McIntosh, a 30-year real estate veteran and former global head of research at Affinius Capital (formerly USAA Real Estate), has launched ArcBridge Research Group as a joint venture with Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
- • McIntosh's professional background includes senior roles at major institutional real estate firms including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Real Estate Department, Fund Evaluation Group (as CIO), ING Real Estate, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp., and Prudential Real Estate Investors.
- • ArcBridge Research Group positions itself at the intersection of technology and real estate, focusing on research and strategic consulting for commercial real estate investment decisions in an evolving market landscape.
- • McIntosh's expertise spans institutional real estate investment strategy, research platform development, and manager analysis—skill sets directly applicable to ArcBridge's advisory mandate.
- • The venture reflects growing demand among institutional investors for specialized research and consulting on commercial real estate dynamics, including emerging sectors such as small bay industrial logistics and life sciences property repositioning.
Summary
Dr. Will McIntosh has established ArcBridge Research Group through a joint venture with Institutional Real Estate, Inc., marking a significant move in the commercial real estate advisory space. McIntosh, who holds a Ph.D. and brings three decades of real estate industry experience, serves as CEO of the newly launched consulting firm. The venture aims to address institutional investor demand for specialized research and strategic guidance on commercial real estate opportunities and market trends.
McIntosh's professional trajectory demonstrates deep expertise in institutional real estate investment management and research strategy. Most recently, he served as global head of research for Affinius Capital (formerly USAA Real Estate), where he held a seat on the investment committee and was instrumental in developing commercial real estate investment strategy while managing enterprise-level research operations. Prior to this role, he led the Real Estate Department's research platform at the AbuDhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, where he contributed to developing the organization's global real estate investment strategy.
Earlier career positions include serving as chief investment officer at Fund Evaluation Group, where he directed investment strategy and manager selection analysis. McIntosh also held senior leadership roles at prominent real estate firms including ING Real Estate, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp., and Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI). Additionally, he served as professor of finance and dean of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, where he oversaw education for approximately 3,200 students and managed a faculty and staff of 150.
ArcBridge Research Group operates at the intersection of technology and real estate investment, positioning itself to address institutional investors' evolving analytical needs. Current market focus areas include analysis of emerging commercial real estate sectors, including small bay industrial logistics and the repositioning of life sciences properties, reflecting the shifting dynamics of institutional capital allocation in real estate. The partnership with Institutional Real Estate, Inc. leverages established distribution and institutional relationships to deliver research and advisory services to family offices, hedge funds, and other alternative investment professionals.
McIntosh's professional trajectory demonstrates deep expertise in institutional real estate investment management and research strategy. Most recently, he served as global head of research for Affinius Capital (formerly USAA Real Estate), where he held a seat on the investment committee and was instrumental in developing commercial real estate investment strategy while managing enterprise-level research operations. Prior to this role, he led the Real Estate Department's research platform at the AbuDhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, where he contributed to developing the organization's global real estate investment strategy.
Earlier career positions include serving as chief investment officer at Fund Evaluation Group, where he directed investment strategy and manager selection analysis. McIntosh also held senior leadership roles at prominent real estate firms including ING Real Estate, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp., and Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI). Additionally, he served as professor of finance and dean of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, where he oversaw education for approximately 3,200 students and managed a faculty and staff of 150.
ArcBridge Research Group operates at the intersection of technology and real estate investment, positioning itself to address institutional investors' evolving analytical needs. Current market focus areas include analysis of emerging commercial real estate sectors, including small bay industrial logistics and the repositioning of life sciences properties, reflecting the shifting dynamics of institutional capital allocation in real estate. The partnership with Institutional Real Estate, Inc. leverages established distribution and institutional relationships to deliver research and advisory services to family offices, hedge funds, and other alternative investment professionals.
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