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Benjamin Schall

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-08-17

Benjamin Schall is the CEO of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC (AVB).

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on AvalonBay Communities' merger with Equity Residential, which was announced in May 2026 and completed in August 2026, creating a combined multifamily real estate company valued at approximately $69 billion under the name Vivmark Residential. The headlines document the progression from the initial merger announcement through leadership appointments for the combined firm and final completion of the transaction.

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Benjamin Schall is CEO of AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC.