Peeyush is Heitman’s Chief Data Architecture & AI Officer and Co-Head of the Data & Technology group. He is also a member of the Global Management Committee. Peeyush is responsible for overseeing the AI, Data Architecture and Development team, which designs and implements cutting-edge technology, data and AI solutions to help drive business growth, efficiency and effectiveness. In partnership with Co-Head Julie Feller’s Strategic Technological Solutions team, Peeyush’s team incorporates the various business needs and requirements into the development, implementation and testing of new technology solutions in support of the firm’s investment strategies. Peeyush also oversees other key components of the Data & Technology group, including infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Prior to joining Heitman, Peeyush was Managing Director, Data Strategy, Analytics and Multi-Asset Solutions Technology for Nuveen Investments, where he was responsible for creating the technology strategy and roadmap for a multi-year, multi-phase, cross-functional effort to develop Nuveen’s next generation cloud-based platform for data management, investment management, performance/risk measurement, reporting, and analytics across its multiple investment strategies and asset classes. Throughout his career, he has also held senior technology roles with Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc. and Solo Cup, and has served as a technology consultant for Cambridge Technology Partners and Fimat USA.

Peeyush received a master’s in computer science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, India and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also a CFA charterholder and a Financial Risk Manager – Certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.