Chicago’s Fairlawn names director of acquisitions

Christy Wold (Photo courtesy of Fairlawn.)

Chicago-based real estate investment, management and development firm Fairlawn hired Christy Wold as the company’s Director of Acquisitions.

Wold will lead Fairlawn’s acquisitions team, bringing over 15 years of expertise and a results-driven approach that will play a pivotal role in fueling the company’s continued expansion throughout the Midwest. She combines her extensive industry experience with a strong academic foundation, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Most recently, Wold served as Vice President of Global Acquisitions at Heitman, where she played a key role in identifying and securing significant residential real estate acquisitions, leveraging her expertise in strategic negotiations and relationship-building to drive successful deals. Her strategic insights into capital markets and extensive experience presenting to clients make her exceptionally well-suited to drive Fairlawn’s growth goals.

Previously, Wold was Vice President of Acquisitions at CA Ventures, where she was instrumental in identifying target markets and leading acquisitions and developments totaling over $900 million.