Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) (NYSE: GNL) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition and management of single-tenant, net-leased commercial properties. The company’s business model focuses on long-term, triple-net lease agreements that place most property expenses—including maintenance, insurance and property taxes—on the tenant. By targeting premier real estate assets in key markets, Global Net Lease seeks to deliver stable, inflation-protected income streams for its investors.
Since its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2016, Global Net Lease has built a diversified portfolio spanning industrial, office and retail properties. The company emphasizes strategic diversification across property types and creditworthy tenants, including leading national and multinational corporations. Its disciplined acquisition strategy combines proprietary underwriting with thorough market analysis, enabling the firm to identify assets that meet its rigorous yield-and-risk criteria.
Operating predominantly in the United States and Western Europe, Global Net Lease has established a presence in major economic centers, including New York, California, Germany and the United Kingdom. This geographic footprint allows the company to capitalize on stable demand fundamentals, diversified economic growth drivers and varying lease term structures across different markets. Active portfolio management, including select dispositions and reinvestments, helps optimize risk-adjusted returns over market cycles.
Headquartered in New York City, Global Net Lease is led by Chief Executive Officer Christopher Di Santo, who brings more than two decades of real estate investment experience. Under his leadership, the firm has adhered to its core philosophy of aligning tenant credit quality with property diversification. Supported by a seasoned management team and board of directors with deep industry expertise, Global Net Lease continues to pursue disciplined growth and sustainable income generation for its shareholders.
