Mesirow President of Institutional Real Estate Direct Developments Ben Blakney was named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. Savoy, one of the leading African American business and lifestyle magazines, published its definitive list of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America in its summer issue.
Ben has more than 30 years of investment industry experience as a senior executive in both the public and private sectors. He joined Mesirow in 2014 and today serves as a member of the Mesirow Board of Directors as well as the IRED Investment Committee. He also plays a key role as co-chair of the Mesirow Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
“I am honored to be recognized by Savoy and humbled for being included in the publication’s prestigious list of Black Executives,” Blakney said. “This recognition equally reflects Mesirow’s deep commitment to diverse thought and perspective as we make strategic decisions, serve our clients and engage in our communities.”
Ben is an active member of the Pension Real Estate Association, the National Association of Securities Professionals and the Real Estate Executive Council and serves as a mentor with LINK Unlimited Scholars. Ben earned a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College and a Master in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
