Chris Balestra
Chief Investment Officer
Taconic Investment Partners

With 16 years of real estate investment experience, Chris is responsible for all aspects of Taconic’s acquisition business. Chris has led or been directly involved in the acquisition of nearly $4 billion of real estate while at Taconic, all in New York City. Additionally, he is responsible for deal sourcing and structuring, overseeing all of Taconic’s debt and equity financings, as well as fundraising and rezoning initiatives.

Prior to joining Taconic 14 years ago, Chris was a Banking Officer at M&T Bank where he was responsible for underwriting and sourcing commercial real estate loan opportunities in the New York City MSA. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Colgate University and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Vibrant Emotional Health.