AH Realty Trust (NYSE: AHRT) announced leadership changes to its board of directors on November 5, 2026. The company reported that Daniel A. Hoffler, the founder of the firm, has resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately. The filing states that Mr. Hoffler’s resignation was not the result of any disagreements regarding the company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Simultaneously, the Board appointed David Z. Hirsh as an independent director to fill the vacancy. Mr. Hirsh’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will serve until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is duly elected and qualified.
The Board affirmed that Mr. Hirsh meets the independence requirements under New York Stock Exchange listing standards. At the time of the filing, he had not been assigned to any Board committees. Mr. Hirsh, age 63, is a seasoned real estate investor with over 30 years of experience across multiple asset types in major U.S. markets.
According to the filing, Mr. Hirsh spent approximately 16 years at Blackstone Inc., retiring in January 2018. During his tenure at Blackstone, he oversaw the strategic management of Equity Office Properties, IndCor Industrial Properties, and the LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio. Prior to Blackstone, he spent 15 years at Citigroup Inc., including six years in real estate asset management and five years in corporate finance.
Mr. Hirsh currently serves as an independent director of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) and Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE American: SEG). He also serves as an Adjunct Professor and Vice Chair of the Advisory Board at the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate. The Company noted that Mr. Hirsh’s compensation as a director will be consistent with the policies applicable to other non-employee directors.
