Matt McGraner serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's investment strategy and portfolio management. With over 20 years of experience in real estate finance and investment, McGraner joined NexPoint in 2015 after holding senior positions at leading firms such as CBRE Global Investors and LaSalle Investment Management. He previously served as NXDT's Secretary from 2015 to 2020, overseeing corporate governance and regulatory compliance during the trust's formative years. McGraner holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. As CIO, McGraner leads the identification and execution of opportunistic real estate investments across multifamily, office, industrial, and hospitality sectors, emphasizing value-add and distressed opportunities to drive shareholder returns. Under his leadership, NXDT has grown its portfolio to over $1 billion in assets, achieving significant net asset value appreciation through strategic acquisitions, repositioning of underperforming assets, and proactive asset management. Notable achievements include the successful navigation of market volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic, where NXDT outperformed peers by more than 15% in total returns, and the execution of high-yield joint ventures that enhanced liquidity and diversification. McGraner's expertise extends to capital markets, where he has structured over $500 million in debt and equity financings, bolstering NXDT's balance sheet. His forward-thinking approach integrates ESG principles into investment decisions, positioning the trust for sustainable long-term growth. Recognized as a top real estate executive by industry publications like NAREIT, McGraner continues to drive NXDT's mission of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns in a dynamic real estate landscape.