REIT - Diversified · Real Estate
CEO
2017-01-01–present
Board Member
Chewy, Inc. (CHWY)Board Member
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get GNL alertsJames Nelson is recorded as CEO at Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) since May 26, 2023, Board Member at Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) since January 1, 2021 and Board Member at Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX) since January 1, 2019. The newest filing on record that lists James Nelson as Board Member at Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) is dated May 22, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists James Nelson as Board Member at Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX) is dated July 21, 2026. Global Net Lease, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed April 12, 2024 that James Nelson resigned as member of the board of directors, effective March 31, 2024. Global Net Lease, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 11, 2024 that James Nelson resigned as member of the board of directors, effective March 31, 2024. Global Net Lease, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 11, 2024 that James Nelson resigned as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2024. Equibles holds 5 filed executive changes naming James Nelson; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Global Net Lease, Inc. reports total compensation of $1,736,809 for James Nelson in fiscal 2024, including a base salary of $1,716,346. Disclosed compensation is on record for 7 fiscal years. James Nelson has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Global Net Lease, Inc. on November 4, 2021. Global Net Lease, Inc. is classified in the REIT - Diversified industry within the Real Estate sector. Chewy, Inc. is classified in the Internet Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Global Net Lease, Inc. includes Edward M. Weil, Jr. (CEO and Board Member), Robert Kauffman (Chairman), Ori Kravel (COO and Board Member) and 7 others.
“James L. Nelson, a former member of the board of directors (the "Board") of Global Net Lease, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's former President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, resigned from his position as a director and as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2024”
“Mr. Nelson notified the Company that he will also resign as director of the Company, effective March 31, 2024.”
“I am pleased to report that GNL had a very strong quarter, steadily making progress on our long-term objectives. Our high-quality, mission-critical net lease portfolio is performing as we expect with occupancy of over 99.1% and nearly 100% rent collection.”
“I am pleased to report that GNL had an excellent quarter, highlighted by cash NOI growth of 21.1% to $85.5 million, AFFO of $0.44 per share, and the ongoing construction of a robust forward acquisition pipeline, including the acquisition of the McLaren Group's headquarters in April that we discussed on last quarter's…”
“I think it's safe to say that the second quarter was unlike any quarter I've experienced in my long career. Despite the challenges that COVID has presented, I'm proud of our solid performance.”
2023-05-26–present
SEC 8-K
2021-09-08–present
2021-01-01–present
Last confirmed May 22, 2026
2019-01-01–present
Last confirmed July 21, 2026
2023-05-26–2024-03-31
2017-01-01–2024-03-31
Start not stated–2024-03-31
REIT - Diversified · Real Estate
CEO
2017-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | Former Co-Chief Executive Officer and President | $1,716,346 | $1,736,809 |
| 2023 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | Former Co-Chief Executive Officer and President | $1,393,269 | $1,437,266 |
| 2022 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | Former Co-Chief Executive Officer and President | — | $552,620 |
| 2021 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and President | — | $525,544 |
| 2020 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | President and Chief Executive Officer | — | $254,683 |
| 2019 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | President and Chief Executive Officer | — | — |
| 2018 | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) | President and Chief Executive Officer | — | — |