Nazar Elwazir

Nazar Elwazir is a seasoned real estate investment professional currently serving as Senior Vice President of Investments at Equity Residential since April 2014, overseeing investment management across key West Coast markets. Previous roles at Equity Residential include First Vice President and Vice President, focusing on investment strategies in multiple regions. Nazar has held prominent positions in other organizations, including Executive Board Member at Housing Industry Foundation and Director of Acquisitions at Ginkgo Residential, where leadership in multifamily acquisition platforms was essential. Earlier experience includes investment banking roles at Deutsche Bank and Bank of America, along with co-founding Iron Partners, LLC. Educational qualifications consist of an MBA in Finance from Duke University and a BS in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University.