Shukla Joins Heitman to Lead Global IT Initiatives

Heitman LLC has hired Peeyush Shukla as its chief information and technology officer in Chicago. He will lead Heitman’s information technology initiatives and infrastructure group in support of its global investment management business.

“Peeyush joins us at a pivotal time in Heitman’s evolution, and is charged with supporting the firm’s global investment management business by activating its vast data and business intelligence analytics’ capabilities through strategically using next generation technology solutions,” said CEO Maury Tognarelli.

Before joining Heitman, Shukla was managing director, data strategy, analytics and multi-asset solutions technology at Nuveen Investments. He was responsible for creating the technology strategy and roadmap for a multi-year, multi-phase, cross-functional effort to develop a cloud-based platform for data management, investment management, and performance and risk management.

Shukla has also held senior technology roles with Mesirow Advanced Strategies and Solo Cup, and served as a technology consultant at Fimat USA and Cambridge Technology Partners.

Pictured: Peeyush Shukla

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