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W P Carey

W P Carey is a real estate investment trust that specializes in net lease property investments across North America and Europe. Founded in 1973, the company focuses on acquiring single-tenant operationally critical commercial real estate assets, including industrial, warehouse, office, and retail properties. Through long-term sale-leasebacks, existing lease acquisitions, build-to-suits, and private equity financing solutions, the firm provides capital to corporate tenants while generating rental income. As a net lease REIT, W P Carey manages a global portfolio of commercial properties spanning multiple countries and property types, providing customized real estate capital solutions and ongoing facility support for its tenant partners.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
1973Year founded
51–200Employees
New York, United StatesHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

Products and/or services of W P Carey

  • Sale-Leasebacks: Acquisition of operationally critical commercial real estate directly from corporate owners in exchange for long-term triple-net leases, providing immediate capital to sellers while securing predictable, long-term rental revenue streams across industrial and commercial property sectors.
  • Industrial and Logistics Properties: Long-term net-lease investments in single-tenant industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and distribution warehouses across North America and Europe, representing the primary segment of real estate assets generating annualized base rental income.
  • Build-to-Suits: Funding and development of custom-built commercial facilities tailored to tenant operational requirements, allowing corporate occupiers to enter into long-term leases upon completion without committing upfront equity or capital expenses.
  • Existing Lease Acquisitions: Direct purchasing of single-tenant commercial real estate portfolios and individual properties with existing net leases, providing liquidity to developers, institutional owners, and private real estate investors across global markets.
  • Private Equity Financing: Real estate capital solutions structured alongside private equity sponsor transactions, leveraging sale-leasebacks to support portfolio company buyouts, capital structure optimizations, and corporate growth plans across various industry sectors.
  • Tenant Capital Solutions: Provision of ongoing facility funding, site expansion support, building renovations, and sustainability retrofits for existing corporate net-lease tenants, helping occupiers meet operational goals while enhancing long-term property performance.

W P Carey executive team

  • Mr. Jason E. FoxBoard Member, President & CEO
  • Mr. Gino M SabatiniMD & Head of Investments
  • Ms. Toni Ann Sanzone CPAChief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Brooks G. GordonMD & Head of Asset Management
  • Mr. John D. MillerChief Investment Officer & MD
  • Ms. Susan C. HydeMD, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Ethics Officer & Corporate Secretary
  • Mr. Peter SandsExecutive Director & Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Zachary PasanenManaging Director of Investments North America
  • Mr. Christopher A. MertlitzMD & Head of European Investments Europe
  • Mr. Chris HayesManaging Director of Asset Management North America