Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 83/100
5 mention(s) identify A. WILLIAM STEIN as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | 2018-03-29 | A. William Stein joined GI Partners, the Company’s predecessor private equity fund, as a consultant in April 2004 and has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director since November 2014. Previously, he also held the roles of Interim Chief Executive Officer from March 2014 to November 2014, Chief Financial Officer from July 2004 until April 2015 and Chief Investment Officer from July 2004 until April 2014. Mr. Stein has served on the Executive Board of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) since November 2015 and is currently the Treasurer of Nareit. Mr. Stein has served as a member of the board of directors and a member of the audit committee for Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. since July 2017. Mr. Stein is also a member of the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s Global Advisory Council. Mr. Stein has over 30 years of investment, financial and operating management experience in both large company environments and small, rapidly growing companies. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Stein provided turnaround management advice to both public and private companies. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Stein served as Co-Head of VentureBank@PNC and Media and Communications Finance at The PNC Financial Services Group where he was responsible for directing the delivery of PNC’s products and services to VentureBank’s high technology and emerging growth client base. Before joining PNC, Mr. Stein was President and Chief Operating Officer of TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, that was acquired by Starwood Financial Trust (now called iStar Financial) in late 1999. Prior to being named President of TriNet, Mr. Stein was its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. TriNet’s portfolio consisted of office, industrial and retail properties throughout the U.S. Before joining TriNet in 1995, Mr. Stein held a number of senior investment and financial management positions with Westinghouse Electric, Westinghouse Financial Services and Duquesne Light Company. Mr. Stein practiced law for eight years, specializing in financial transactions and litigation. Previously, Mr. Stein was a member of the board of directors and served on the audit committee and the compensation committee of Wesdome Gold Mines LTD, a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Stein received an A.B. degree from Princeton University where he majored in Classics, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. degree with Distinction from the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Stein is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and The Florida Bar. | Holds an MS degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a school known for computer science and technology; has experience in technology industry and investment management including roles involving technology and finance; studied at Carnegie Mellon University Graduate School of Industrial Administration. |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | 2019-04-01 | Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology industry, Finance and capital markets, Strategy. | Has an MS degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a school known for strong technical programs, and has experience in technology industry and financial transactions. This indicates potential software-related technical skills. |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | 2020-04-29 | Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology, Finance and capital markets, Strategy. | Has an MS from Carnegie Mellon University, a school known for strong technical programs; also has experience in technology and finance. |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | 2021-04-23 | Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology, Finance and capital markets, Strategy; Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. | Has a MS degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a school known for strong technical programs; listed skills include Technology; professional experience includes investment, financial and operating management, and law, but education suggests technical capability. |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | 2022-04-22 | • AB - Princeton University • JD - University of Pittsburgh • MS - Carnegie Mellon University Skills and Expertise: Technology | Has an MS degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a school known for technical programs, and has technology listed as a skill. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-03-29 | Mr. Stein received an A.B. degree from Princeton University where he majored in Classics, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. degree with Distinction from the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University. |
| 2018-03-29 | A. William Stein joined GI Partners, the Company’s predecessor private equity fund, as a consultant in April 2004 and has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director since November 2014. Previously, he also held the roles of Interim Chief Executive Officer from March 2014 to November 2014, Chief Financial Officer from July 2004 until April 2015 and Chief Investment Officer from July 2004 until April 2014. Mr. Stein has served on the Executive Board of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) since November 2015 and is currently the Treasurer of Nareit. Mr. Stein has served as a member of the board of directors and a member of the audit committee for Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. since July 2017. Mr. Stein is also a member of the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s Global Advisory Council. Mr. Stein has over 30 years of investment, financial and operating management experience in both large company environments and small, rapidly growing companies. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Stein provided turnaround management advice to both public and private companies. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Stein served as Co-Head of VentureBank@PNC and Media and Communications Finance at The PNC Financial Services Group where he was responsible for directing the delivery of PNC’s products and services to VentureBank’s high technology and emerging growth client base. Before joining PNC, Mr. Stein was President and Chief Operating Officer of TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, that was acquired by Starwood Financial Trust (now called iStar Financial) in late 1999. Prior to being named President of TriNet, Mr. Stein was its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. TriNet’s portfolio consisted of office, industrial and retail properties throughout the U.S. Before joining TriNet in 1995, Mr. Stein held a number of senior investment and financial management positions with Westinghouse Electric, Westinghouse Financial Services and Duquesne Light Company. Mr. Stein practiced law for eight years, specializing in financial transactions and litigation. Previously, Mr. Stein was a member of the board of directors and served on the audit committee and the compensation committee of Wesdome Gold Mines LTD, a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Stein received an A.B. degree from Princeton University where he majored in Classics, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. degree with Distinction from the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Stein is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and The Florida Bar. |
| 2019-04-01 | Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology industry, Finance and capital markets, Strategy. |
| 2020-04-29 | Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology, Finance and capital markets, Strategy. |
| 2021-04-23 | Skills and Expertise: REIT and real estate, Technology, Finance and capital markets, Strategy; Education: AB - Princeton University, JD - University of Pittsburgh, MS - Carnegie Mellon University. |
| 2022-04-22 | • AB - Princeton University • JD - University of Pittsburgh • MS - Carnegie Mellon University Skills and Expertise: Technology |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-05