HOUSTON, TX (September 9, 2025) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Griffin Partners has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Anar Shah, who came on board in March as Senior Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation to drive the firm’s fundraising and investor relations strategy.
Shah brings over 25 years of experience in institutional business development, with a career spanning sales, marketing, and product management across private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. She has successfully raised capital from institutions, family offices, foundations, endowments, and high-net-worth investors. Shah most recently served as Vice President of Capital Formation at Lionstone Investments.
“We are thrilled to welcome Anar to Griffin,” said CEO, Edward Griffin. “Her proven track record of raising capital, scaling investment platforms, and building trusted relationships with investors makes her the ideal leader to build and scale our Capital Formation function. This appointment represents a major step forward in our evolution as we expand our investor base and launch new strategies.”
In this role, Shah will build and lead Griffin’s Capital Formation team, overseeing investor relations, new product development, marketing, and capital-raising efforts across Griffin’s investment platform. Shah will also play a central role in advancing Griffin’s rebrand and positioning the firm for institutional growth.
Shah added: “I am excited to join Griffin Partners at such a transformative time. Establishing a dedicated Capital Formation team underscores the firm’s commitment to its investors and long-term growth. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to expand our platform and deepen investor relationships.”
About Griffin Partners
Griffin Partners is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment firm founded in 1980 by Fred Griffin. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm specializes in industrial, office, and mixed-use real estate across the Sunbelt and Mountain West markets. Over its four-decade history, Griffin has acquired or developed more than 14 million square feet across 52+ projects, representing over $1.9 billion in total capitalization. Leveraging its fully integrated platform, Griffin oversees the entire investment lifecycle—including acquisition, development, property management, asset management, and disposition—driving long-term value creation and operational excellence.
For more information on Griffin Partners, visit www.griffinpartners.com