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Chuck DiRocco
Chuck DiRocco

Research Executive
Thought Leader
Public Speaker

25+
Years building institutional thought leadership that translates complex economic analysis into content executives, investors, and advisors actually use.
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Co-creator of the globally adopted benchmark for REIT investment — the FTSE/EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index, now licensed throughout the industry worldwide.
12+
Years leading Emerging Trends in Real Estate® — PwC's #2 most-clicked global publication, reaching institutional investors worldwide.
100+
Keynotes and panels at national conferences — translating complex economic data into decisions for institutional audiences.
CRE CCIM FRICS MBA · Finance
Research ExecutiveEconomistKeynote SpeakerIndex ArchitectThought LeaderInvestor EducatorFinancial MarketsCapital Markets
Research ExecutiveEconomistKeynote SpeakerIndex ArchitectThought LeaderInvestor EducatorFinancial MarketsCapital Markets
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Research Executive
& Economist

Economic & Market Analysis
Thought Leadership Publishing
Investor Education
Index Construction
Keynote Speaking
Survey Research
Team & Budget Leadership
Media Spokesperson
Capital Markets
Portfolio Strategy

I've spent almost three decades at the intersection of economic research, institutional markets, and public communication — and genuinely enjoyed every part of it.

My career has been built translating complex financial analysis into content that moves people — whether that's a landmark asset allocation study that reshaped how pension funds think about real estate, creating the industry standard index now used by institutional investors worldwide, or keynotes that make trends and the future of the economy something audiences actually look forward to.

Early in my career, I spent a decade at NAREIT building the research infrastructure that helped define real estate as a mainstream institutional asset class. The years that followed took me through senior research roles at ULI, Altus Group, and Ankura — each one deepening both the analytical rigor and the communication skills that define my work today.

Today I lead research for some of the most widely read publications in real estate and financial markets. I've recently relocated to Denver, Colorado — and whether the audience is a CFO, a financial advisor, or a conference hall full of skeptical investors, the best research is always the kind people actually remember.

PwC2022–Present · 2008–2013
Director of Research
Leads Emerging Trends in Real Estate® globally. Keynote presenter at major industry conferences. AI-integrated analytics and data visualization.
Ankura2019–2022
Managing Director, Research & Insights
Led institutional economic research programs serving investment banks, insurers, and pension fund managers.
Altus Group2013–2018
Director of Research
Designed Real Confidence Executive Survey and The Yardstick quarterly forecast. Primary media spokesperson.
ULI2006–2008
Managing Director, Industry Trends & Analysis
Owned editorial governance of ETRE across three global editions. Redesigned global survey instruments.
NAREIT1995–2005
VP, Research & Investor Education
Produced the landmark Ibbotson/NAREIT Asset Allocation Study. Architected the FTSE/EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index. Led national investor education for Fortune 500 plan sponsors.
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In the Field

A national public speaker with two decades of experience at major industry events — combining rigorous economic analysis with memorable storytelling, from major conference keynotes to boardroom briefings for institutional investors.

2026 ETRE Fall Meeting
2026 ETRE Fall Meeting
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® — Fall Meeting 2026
  • Top 10 Emerging Trends
  • Domestic Migration Shifts
  • Essential Real Estate & Operational Efficiency
  • Capital Markets Outlook
  • AI & Data Centers
ETRE San Antonio 2026
ETRE San Antonio 2026
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® — San Antonio 2026
  • Immigration & Migration Trends
  • Natural Disasters & Insurance Costs
  • Housing Affordability
  • Markets to Watch
  • Economic Outlook: San Antonio
Counselors of Real Estate Podcast
CRE Podcast · January 2026
Counselors of Real Estate® — Economic Outlook Podcast
  • Economic Outlook · January 2026
  • Market Trends & Forecasting
  • Institutional Investment Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Operating Expenses
From the Archive
ETRE Fall Meeting Nashville 2023 Speaking Engagement Top 10 Emerging Trends ULI Knoxville 2024 Speaking Engagement Tallahassee 2025 Award Media Appearance Conference Keynote
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Selected Works

1995–PresentNational MediaMedia
Featured expert source across national real estate and financial media — including Wall Street Journal, television, trade publications, and digital outlets
2025PwC / LinkedInPaper↗ Read
CRE Wisdom: Crowds, Contracts & Prediction Markets — Can They Improve Real Estate Decisions?
Selected editions, 2006–2013 · 2022–PresentPwC / Urban Land InstituteReport↗ Read
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® — North America, Europe & Asia Pacific (Annual)
2025GLIO Journal, Issue 16Report↗ PDF
Adding Listed Infrastructure to the Mix — Portfolio Diversification for Institutional Investors
2017ForbesArticle↗ Read
Experts Bet on Infrastructure as One of the Highest-Yield Property Asset Classes
2021American Bar AssociationArticle
The Complex Art of Valuing Commercial Real Estate During a Pandemic and Cyclical Downturns
2011American Real Estate SocietyPaper
New Evidence on the Diversification Benefits of Real Estate
2002Ibbotson Associates / NAREITPaper↗ PDF
REIT Asset Allocation Study — Landmark Research for Institutional Portfolio Construction
2000AAII Journal — Co-authoredPaper↗ PDF
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts — Foundational Guide for Individual Investors

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Available for speaking engagements, consulting, board advisory, media commentary, and executive collaboration. Based in Denver, CO — available nationally and globally.

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LocationDenver, Colorado

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