Group 1 - Civitas Capital Group appointed Mine Ekim as Managing Director, Legal & Head of Investor Experience, bringing over 15 years of international legal and compliance expertise [1][2] - Ms. Ekim will oversee fund formation, regulatory and compliance matters, and firmwide legal initiatives, while enhancing investor engagement and operational excellence [1][2] - The company has worked with more than 1,500 investors across 40 countries over the past 15 years, focusing on providing niche opportunities in U.S. real estate [4] Group 2 - Daniel J. Healy, CEO of Civitas, emphasized Ms. Ekim's global perspective and commitment to investor-first thinking as key attributes for the company's growth and innovation [2] - Ms. Ekim has held significant roles at major organizations, including Dow Jones & Company and Shell, and most recently served as Managing Director, Legal & Compliance at a real estate investment firm [2][3] - She is recognized for her leadership and dedication to mentorship, having been named one of the "50 Women to Watch" by Corporate Counsel Business Journal in 2023 [3]