KBRA Announces Retirement of Senior Managing Director Roy Chun; Rob Grenda Named Successor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA, a global full-service credit rating agency, announces the retirement of Roy Chun, Senior Managing Director, who has served as a key leader at the firm for nearly a decade. Roy has overseen KBRA’s CMBS Surveillance Group and led its CMBS research initiatives, playing a pivotal role in developing a platform that has become a trusted source of insight and analysis for market participants.

Throughout his tenure, Roy’s deep expertise, strategic vision, and steadfast leadership have significantly shaped KBRA’s presence in the structured finance space. Under his direction, the CMBS Surveillance team has proactively monitored ratings across nearly $700 billion of CMBS, CRE CLO, and SFR transactions. The team has become a market leader in publishing high-impact surveillance reports and producing thought-provoking research that has earned widespread industry recognition. Roy’s departure will be deeply felt by colleagues and clients alike.

Succeeding Roy is Rob Grenda, Managing Director, who will now oversee both CMBS Surveillance and research. Rob joined KBRA in 2019 and brings a wealth of experience, a strong analytical background, and a proven track record of leadership. He reports to Nitin Bhasin, Global Head of KBRA’s CMBS Group. Under Rob’s guidance, the CMBS Surveillance team will continue to deliver best-in-class, investor-focused research and analytics that promote transparency and strengthen market confidence.

“We are incredibly grateful for Roy’s many contributions and his exceptional leadership within the CMBS team,” said Bhasin. “He has played a vital role in cementing KBRA’s position as a thought leader in CMBS research. We wish him all the best in his retirement. Rob’s appointment ensures continuity and positions the CMBS team for ongoing success.”

About KBRA

KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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