W. Ed Tyler

An experienced executive who has served on First Industrial Realty Trust's Board of Directors since March 2000, Ed Tyler brings a long track record in leadership and entrepreneurial positions to his role. Mr. Tyler served as Chairman of the Board of First Industrial from January 2009 to January 2016. He also served as Lead Director and Interim CEO of First Industrial from October 2008 through January 2009.

Mr. Tyler is CEO of Ideapoint Ventures, an early stage venture fund that focuses on nanotechnologies. Prior to joining Ideapoint, Mr. Tyler served as President and CEO of Moore Corporation Limited, a provider of data capture, information design, marketing services, digital communications and print solutions. During his tenure at Moore, he led a worldwide repositioning and restructuring of the company.