Cohen & Steers Appoints Seth Laughlin as Head of Real Estate Strategy & Research

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Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has appointed Seth Laughlin as Senior Vice President and Head of Real Estate Strategy & Research. Laughlin, with over 20 years of real estate experience, will lead the team focused on identifying long-term real estate investment opportunities and managing integrated listed and private real estate strategy. He previously served as Managing Director at Green Street, leading US market research coverage. The appointment strengthens Cohen & Steers' real estate platform, which manages over $56 billion in global real estate assets. Founded in 1986 as the first investment manager specializing in listed REITs, the firm expanded in 2021 with a Private Real Estate Group to enhance its strategy range and custom investment solutions.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced executive with over 20 years of real estate expertise
• Strengthens leadership in real estate investment strategy with proven industry veteran
• Company manages substantial $56 billion in real estate assets globally
• Strategic enhancement of both listed and private real estate capabilities

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• None.

NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today the appointment of Seth Laughlin as Senior Vice President and Head of Real Estate Strategy & Research. Mr. Laughlin will lead the team responsible for identifying and analyzing long-term and secular real estate investment ideas, as well as heading an integrated listed and private real estate strategy function that helps investors optimize portfolios both strategically and tactically. He reports to Jon Cheigh, President and Chief Investment Officer.

Mr. Laughlin joins Cohen & Steers with over 20 years of real estate experience. He most recently served as Managing Director and Head of US Market Research at Green Street, where he led a team responsible for research coverage of the top 50 US real estate markets. Prior to that, he was Head of US Institutional Equities at Green Street. He also worked as an Equity Research Analyst at ISI Group, covering residential & storage REITs, and as an Institutional Equities REIT Sector Specialist at Merrill Lynch.

Jon Cheigh, President and Chief Investment Officer, said:
"Seth brings significant expertise and a deep understanding of real estate investing which will be highly value-added to our investment teams and clients. Under his leadership, the Real Estate Strategy group will continue to analyze the intersection of the listed and private real estate markets to uncover value and alpha-generating opportunities."

The Real Estate Strategy Group is an extension of Cohen & Steers' leading real estate platform. Founded in 1986 as the first investment manager to specialize in listed REITs, Cohen & Steers manages over $56b¹ of real estate assets globally and has built one of the world's largest investment teams dedicated to real estate securities. In 2021, Cohen & Steers formed a Private Real Estate Group to enhance the firm's range of real estate strategies and its ability to provide clients with custom investment solutions.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com
Symbols: NYSE: CNS

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¹ Assets under management as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section on Cohen & Steers' website.

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FAQ

Who is Seth Laughlin and what is his new role at Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

Seth Laughlin has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Head of Real Estate Strategy & Research at Cohen & Steers, leading the team responsible for real estate investment ideas and integrated listed and private real estate strategy.

What is Cohen & Steers (CNS) total real estate assets under management?

Cohen & Steers manages over $56 billion in real estate assets globally.

What was Seth Laughlin's previous experience before joining Cohen & Steers?

Laughlin previously served as Managing Director and Head of US Market Research at Green Street, led US Institutional Equities, and worked as an Equity Research Analyst at ISI Group and as an Institutional Equities REIT Sector Specialist at Merrill Lynch.

When was Cohen & Steers founded and what is their significance in REIT management?

Cohen & Steers was founded in 1986 as the first investment manager to specialize in listed REITs and has built one of the world's largest investment teams dedicated to real estate securities.

When did Cohen & Steers establish their Private Real Estate Group?

Cohen & Steers formed their Private Real Estate Group in 2021 to enhance their real estate strategies and ability to provide custom investment solutions.