Michael E. Shields

Michael E. Shields is the Managing Director - EMEA Head of Real Estate and Head of International Clients Real Estate at ING, a position he has held since March 2018. He is based in Greater London, England, and is a key member of the Global Management Team for Real Estate at ING. His responsibilities include overseeing the real estate teams located in the EMEA region and serving as the primary contact for ING's global client base, which predominantly includes clients from the USA, Asia, the Middle East, and the UK.1

Professional Background

• ING Real Estate Finance: Michael joined in May 2004 and has progressively taken on more senior roles. His previous positions include:
  • Managing Director - Head of REF CWE, USA, UK, and APAC (January 2017 - Present)
  • Managing Director - Head of REF Western Europe (August 2012 - Present)
  • Managing Director and Group Head - Americas (January 2010 - August 2012), where he managed a team responsible for a $7.5 billion real estate loan portfolio.
• Earlier Roles: Before joining ING, he worked at BHF-Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Helaba, focusing on international real estate finance.

Education

• New York University: Master’s degree in Real Estate Investment and Development (1995-1997).
• The University of Texas at Austin: Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a focus on Real Estate (1986-1991).

Certifications

Michael holds several certifications from regulatory bodies, including FINRA licenses S-79, S-24, and S-63.1

His extensive experience in real estate finance and management positions him as a significant figure in the industry, particularly within the EMEA region.