# REIT CEO Changes and Related Compensation Trends Over the Last Decade

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.146Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:18:11.371Z
Original source: [FTI Consulting](https://www.fticonsulting.com/insights/articles/reit-ceo-changes-compensation-trends)
Source published: 2026-10-09T08:58:25.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

FTI Consulting studied more than 80 REIT chief-executive transitions from 2016 through 2025 to examine succession and compensation practices. The firm found that over 77% of the transitions in its sample involved internal promotions.

President or chief-operating-officer positions accounted for 36% of the successor appointments, while chief financial officers represented 22%. The report interprets the prevalence of internal appointments as evidence of succession preparation across much of the sample. Its broader review considers how leadership changes interact with compensation decisions and corporate governance.

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