AH Realty Trust, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Daniel A. Hoffler from its board of directors and the appointment of David Z. Hirsh as an independent director, both effective November 5, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Hoffler resignation: Daniel A. Hoffler resigned from the AH Realty Trust board effective November 5, 2026, with the filing stating his departure "was not the result of any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • Hirsh appointment: David Z. Hirsh, age 63, was appointed as an independent director effective November 5, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Hoffler's resignation.
  • Term: Hirsh will serve until the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, or until his successor is duly elected and qualifies.
  • Independence determination: The board affirmatively determined that Hirsh meets the independence standards of the New York Stock Exchange listing requirements.
  • Blackstone background: Hirsh is a former Managing Director at Blackstone Inc., where he spent approximately 16 years in the firm's Real Estate Asset Management Group until his retirement in January 2018.
  • No committee assignments: According to the filing, Hirsh "has not been named to any Board committees at this time."
  • Compensation: Hirsh's director compensation will be consistent with the policies applicable to the Company's other non-employee directors, the filing disclosed.

Board Change Details at AH Realty Trust: Hoffler Out, Hirsh In

According to the filing, Daniel A. Hoffler informed the AH Realty Trust board of his resignation on November 5, 2026, with the departure taking effect immediately. The company disclosed that the resignation was not connected to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices. On the same date, the board appointed David Z. Hirsh to fill the resulting vacancy, with the board independently confirming his status as an independent director under NYSE listing standards.

The filing describes Hirsh as having "more than 30 years of experience across multiple real estate product types in most major U.S. markets." His tenure at Blackstone Inc. included day-to-day oversight and strategic management of Equity Office Properties, IndCor Industrial Properties, and the LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio, as well as investments in the retail and senior housing sectors, according to the filing. Prior to Blackstone, the filing states he spent approximately 15 years at Citigroup Inc., including roles in real estate asset management and corporate finance. Hirsh currently serves as an independent director of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) and Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE American: SEG), the filing disclosed.

The company disclosed that Hirsh holds a B.B.A. in Public Accounting from Pace University and an M.S. in Real Estate Development and Investment from New York University, and that he is an Adjunct Professor and Vice Chair of the Advisory Board at the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate. The filing noted that Hirsh is expected to enter into an indemnification agreement with the company substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 10.4 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 27, 2026. A press release dated November 9, 2026 announcing both changes was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

What Was Disclosed

AH Realty Trust (NYSE:AHRT) disclosed, via an 8-K filed November 9, 2026 and reporting events of November 5, 2026, the immediate resignation of board member Daniel A. Hoffler and the simultaneous appointment of David Z. Hirsh as an independent director to serve through the 2027 annual stockholder meeting.