Hiffman Appoints Puja Doshi as Chief Financial Officer

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (Jan. 6, 2026) — NAI Hiffman, one of the nation’s largest independent real estate services companies, and Hiffman National, the firm’s property management and advisory services division, today announced the appointment of Puja Doshi, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2026.

As CFO, Doshi will oversee the firm’s financial strategy, planning, and operations, supporting Hiffman’s continued growth while advancing its mission to make lives easier for clients through seamless, integrated commercial real estate solutions and a people-first culture.

Doshi brings two decades of financial experience in commercial real estate, most recently serving as Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for Leasing Advisory at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). During her tenure with JLL, she led finance organizations across regional, national, and global platforms, where she oversaw three merger & acquisition integrations and developed data-driven financial strategies that generated multiple years of double-digit top and bottom-line growth.

“Puja is a proven financial leader with extensive industry expertise and a collaborative leadership style that mirrors Hiffman’s culture and values,” said John Heiberger, CEO of Hiffman. “Her ability to align financial strategy with business performance will further strengthen our platform as we continue to grow and execute on our vision of becoming the premier third-party commercial real estate services firm in the United States”

Doshi’s background also includes accounting and audit experience in prior roles with Equity Residential and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP, augmenting her strategic capabilities with a wealth of experience in financial reporting, compliance, and real estate advisory services.

“Puja’s diverse skillset will play a key role in keeping us on a path of continued growth,” Heiberger continued. “I look forward to partnering with her to build scalable financial strategies that empower our teams and enhance the experience we deliver to our clients.”

Doshi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

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About NAI Hiffman:

NAI Hiffman is one of the largest independent commercial real estate services firms in the US, with a primary focus on metropolitan Chicago, and part of the NAI Global network. We provide institutional and private leasing, property management, tenant representation, capital markets, project services, research, and marketing services for owners and occupiers of commercial real estate. To meet our clients’ growing needs outside of our exclusive NAI Hiffman territory, we launched Hiffman National, our dedicated property solutions division, which provides property management, project services, and property accounting services across the country. NAI Hiffman | Hiffman National is an award winning company headquartered in suburban Chicago, with more than 275 employees strategically located throughout North America.

About Hiffman National:

Hiffman National is one of the US’s largest independent commercial real estate property management firms, providing institutional and private clients exceptional customized solutions for property management, project management, property accounting, lease administration, marketing, and research. The firm’s comprehensive property management platform and attentive approach to service contribute to successful life-long relationships and client satisfaction. As a nationally bestowed Top Workplace, and recognized CRE award winner, Hiffman National is headquartered in suburban Chicago, with more than 275 employees nationally and an additional six hub locations and 25 satellite offices across North America.