CenterSquare Appoints New Co-Chief Investment Officers to Fortify Leadership Structure

CenterSquare Strengthens Leadership with New Appointments

Date: December 9, 2025
Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

In a strategic move to enhance its investment management capabilities, CenterSquare Investment Management has recently appointed Dean Frankel, the Global Head of Real Estate Securities, and Robert Holuba, the Managing Director of Private Equity Real Estate, as Co-Chief Investment Officers (Co-CIOs). This decision not only recognizes the long-standing contributions of both executives but also signifies CenterSquare's commitment to superior fiduciary responsibility on behalf of its investors.

Both Frankel and Holuba have extensive experience with CenterSquare, having worked there for much of their careers. Frankel has devoted nearly three decades to the field, while Holuba has spent a significant portion of his 19-year tenure at the firm. Their combined insights and experiences are expected to drive CenterSquare’s investment strategies further, allowing the firm to seamlessly integrate public and private real estate platforms for the advantage of current and future investors.

The Co-CIO structure is a distinctive approach aimed at balancing responsibilities and enhancing oversight. Mr. E. Todd Briddell, the current Chief Executive Officer, expressed optimism regarding this leadership alignment. According to Briddell, this shared governance will provide greater depth and resilience to the firm’s investment operations, enabling CenterSquare to respond quickly to changing market dynamics and to pursue innovative opportunities more effectively.

Moreover, Briddell will maintain his role as CEO, allowing him to concentrate on strategic leadership while Frankel and Holuba manage their respective areas. Frankel will continue to oversee the Listed Securities business, utilizing his extensive experience in public real estate investments. Meanwhile, Holuba will manage all aspects of CenterSquare’s Private Real Estate capabilities, leveraging his expertise in private equity.

Founded in 1987, CenterSquare is an independent and employee-owned asset manager focused on real assets, with specializations in listed real estate, private equity real estate, and private real estate debt. Aligned with its philosophy of acting as a trusted fiduciary, CenterSquare places strong importance on coinciding its interests with those of its clients, partners, and employees.

With $14 billion in assets under management as of October 2025, CenterSquare successfully caters to both institutional and private investors worldwide. By appointing Frankel and Holuba as Co-CIOs, CenterSquare is poised to not only sustain its current leadership in the industry but also to expand its investment strategies across varying market conditions, thereby meeting the diverse needs of its clients effectively.

Visit CenterSquare's website for further insights into their strategies and investment philosophies.