The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Spreck
Inland CommunicationsMay 16, 2016
Oak Brook, Ill. – The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc. (“Inland”) announced today that Ernest Fiorante, 46, has joined Inland as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the parent company, overseeing financial activities, budgeting, bank/lender relationships, accounting and financial strategic planning for Inland.
“Ernie is an accomplished executive with significant financial and operational commercial real estate expertise, and he will be an excellent addition to our executive team,” commented Daniel L. Goodwin, Chairman and CEO of Inland. “Ernie brings 25 years of experience and success to the Inland organization.”
Fiorante most recently served as CFO of the Americas for Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) where he was responsible for directing and leading all financial activities, as well as contributing to the development of the overall business strategy. Fiorante led JLL’s corporate finance team, budgeting and client accounting operations which, combined, consisted of over 800 employees.
Prior to serving as CFO of JLL, Fiorante served as CFO of CalEast Global Logistics, LLC, one of LaSalle Investment Management’s largest private equity clients, where he was responsible for arranging all fund level financing, accounting and budgeting. During that time, Fiorante also served on the Board of Directors for CenterPoint Properties Trust, including serving as Chairman of its audit committee.
Before moving to LaSalle Investment Management, Fiorante served as Assistant Treasurer of the JLL global organization. As Assistant Treasurer, he negotiated and managed over $1 billion in syndicated credit agreements and a EUR 165 million public bond offering. Additionally, he was responsible for JLL’s $100 million foreign exchange hedging program.
Fiorante holds an M.B.A. from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. He is also a certified public accountant.
About The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc.
The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc., headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance groups, with more than 40 years in the industry. The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. is comprised of independent legal entities, some of which may be affiliates, share some common ownership or have been sponsored and managed by subsidiaries of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.
“Ernie is an accomplished executive with significant financial and operational commercial real estate expertise, and he will be an excellent addition to our executive team,” commented Daniel L. Goodwin, Chairman and CEO of Inland. “Ernie brings 25 years of experience and success to the Inland organization.”
Fiorante most recently served as CFO of the Americas for Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) where he was responsible for directing and leading all financial activities, as well as contributing to the development of the overall business strategy. Fiorante led JLL’s corporate finance team, budgeting and client accounting operations which, combined, consisted of over 800 employees.
Prior to serving as CFO of JLL, Fiorante served as CFO of CalEast Global Logistics, LLC, one of LaSalle Investment Management’s largest private equity clients, where he was responsible for arranging all fund level financing, accounting and budgeting. During that time, Fiorante also served on the Board of Directors for CenterPoint Properties Trust, including serving as Chairman of its audit committee.
Before moving to LaSalle Investment Management, Fiorante served as Assistant Treasurer of the JLL global organization. As Assistant Treasurer, he negotiated and managed over $1 billion in syndicated credit agreements and a EUR 165 million public bond offering. Additionally, he was responsible for JLL’s $100 million foreign exchange hedging program.
Fiorante holds an M.B.A. from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. He is also a certified public accountant.
About The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc.
The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc., headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance groups, with more than 40 years in the industry. The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. is comprised of independent legal entities, some of which may be affiliates, share some common ownership or have been sponsored and managed by subsidiaries of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.