Benjamin Schall

Benjamin W. Schall is the CEO and President of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing multifamily communities in the United States.12 He assumed the role of CEO on January 3, 2022, after joining the company as President and director in January 2021.25

Prior to joining AvalonBay, Schall served as the CEO and President of Seritage Growth Properties, another publicly traded REIT.15 His earlier career includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Rouse Properties, Inc. and Senior Vice President at Vornado Realty Trust.5

Schall holds a Bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.15 He is actively involved in industry organizations, serving as a member of the Executive Board of Nareit, an Executive Committee member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and a member of The Real Estate Roundtable.5

Under Schall's leadership, AvalonBay has shown strong performance, with the company projecting sector-leading revenue growth and increasing its guidance for 2024.3 As of spring 2023, AvalonBay owned or held interests in 295 apartment communities with over 89,000 units across 12 states and Washington, D.C.4