Michael Zerda

Michael Zerda is an experienced investment professional currently serving as Co-Chief Investment Officer for Europe at LaSalle Investment Management, a position held since October 2021. Zerda also holds the title of President for LaSalle Value Partners Europe and Head of Debt & Value-Add Equity Strategies. In addition to these roles, involvement with Scholars of Finance as a donor and mentor has been established since November 2022. Prior experience includes serving as Head of Europe - Real Estate Debt Strategies at The Blackstone Group from August 2015 to October 2021 and as European Director - Special Situations at LaSalle Investment Management, where a new business division was created and over $3 billion in funds were raised and managed for various investment strategies. Earlier career positions include Vice President at Merrill Lynch International and Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs, focusing on real estate private equity and distressed debt investments, respectively. Michael Zerda graduated from Texas Christian University.