Hines Global Income Trust, Inc. has announced a leadership transition effective January 1, 2027, as detailed in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 29, 2026. The filing reports that Jeffrey C. Hines has notified the board of his resignation from his roles as director, Chair of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In connection with this resignation, the Board has appointed Laura Hines-Pierce to serve as Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Laura Hines-Pierce, age 42, is currently a Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hines and a member of the firm's Management, Executive, and Investment Committees. She joined the firm in 2012 and has spearheaded strategic initiatives including aligning the firm's structure with strategic goals and expanding institutional and private wealth vehicles. Under her guidance as Co-CEO, Hines achieved a total deal volume of $49.4 billion and raised $19.9 billion across global funds as of June 30, 2026.
The filing also states that the Board has appointed Adam Hines to serve as a director of the Company, effective January 1, 2027. Adam Hines, age 38, currently serves as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and as Senior Managing Director at Hines. He is a member of Hines' Management, Executive, and Investment Committees. In his new role, Adam Hines will join Laura Hines-Pierce as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hines.
Jeffrey C. Hines will become Chairman of Hines, stepping back from day-to-day management to advise the Co-CEOs. The filing notes that Laura Hines-Pierce and Adam Hines are siblings, and Jeff Hines is their father. Both Laura Hines-Pierce and Adam Hines are employees at Hines and will receive no compensation from the Company for serving on the Board or as Chair and CEO.
