Madison International Realty Appoints Andrew Schaffler Director, Listed Real Estate Securities

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Jun 08, 2015, 09:38 ET

NEW YORK, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison International Realty, a leading real estate private equity firm, announced that Andrew Schaffler has joined the firm in the newly-created position of Director, Listed Real Estate Securities. Based in Madison's New York office, Schaffler will oversee all aspects of the firm's public markets investing activities.

"We are delighted to announce this exciting addition to our team. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and industry contacts in the global real estate securities sector that will be of great benefit as we further institutionalize our public markets investment activities," said Ronald M. Dickerman, Madison founder and president. "Our track record of investments in REITs and listed property companies is exceptional. Andrew's multi-dimensional skill set will allow us to build on the alpha we've demonstrated and further differentiate our platform."

Schaffler joins Madison from Cohen & Steers Capital Management, where he spent nine years on the portfolio management team, including five years on a long/short real estate hedge fund. Previously, he served as an analyst in the fund portfolio analytics group of Neuberger Berman, LLC.

Schaffler earned a B.S. degree in policy analysis and management from Cornell University. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he is a CFA Institute Member and a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts (NYSSA).

About Madison International Realty
Madison International Realty (www.madisonint.com) is a leading liquidity provider to real estate investors worldwide. Madison provides joint venture and preferred equity capital for real estate owners and investors that are looking to de-lever their properties; seek an exit strategy; or where existing sponsors seek to sell a portion of their ownership position. The firm provides equity for recapitalizations, partner buyouts and capital infusions; and acquires joint venture, limited partner and co-investment interests as principals. Madison invests only in secondary transactions and focuses solely on existing properties and portfolios in the U.S., U.K., and Western Europe. Madison has offices in New York, London and Frankfurt, Germany, where the firm operates under the name of Madison Real Estate Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH.

SOURCE Madison International Realty