Deborah van Eersel has been named CEO of the University of Virginia Foundation, Charlottesville, effective July 1, a news release said.
Currently serving as the foundation’s chief administrative officer, she will be responsible overseeing the foundation and its real estate portfolio, which has more than $1 billion in assets.
“My focus will be on maintaining our people-first culture while advancing UVA’s mission through strategic real estate initiatives,” van Eersel said in the news release. “We have a unique opportunity to contribute to both the University’s mission and our region's economic vitality.”
The foundation’s board formally approved the selection of van Eersel as the next CEO during a February meeting. She will succeed Tim Rose, who will retire on June 30 after leading the foundation for 33 years.
Joining the foundation in 2001, Van Eersel has served as chief administrative officer since 2013.
A spokesperson for the University of Virginia could not immediately be reached.
The organization provides real estate and financial management services to the public university and its foundations.
