The 20 Rising Stars of Real Estate

10-22-2007 | Source: Institutional Investor News

The second annual Rising Stars of Real Estate features a diverse set of dedicated professionals who exemplify the growth of the industry, including global initiatives.

Last year, more than two-thirds of our nominees were based in New York or on the East Coast. This year’s nominees have a more international flavor, with 15% based in Europe or Asia. As the market expands and grows overseas, we expect this trend in our Rising Stars to broaden as well.

Additionally, of our 20 nominee finalists, five are the chief executives or presidents of their respective firms, five work as fund managers, two are analysts, six are investment bankers, three are brokers, three are from real estate operating companies, one is a CDO specialist and one is a consultant.

More than half have advanced degrees, nine have their Master’s or an MBA and one has a JD or juris doctor.

Also noteworthy about this year’s nominees:
• the average age was 38 (with the youngest 31 years old and the eldest 43);
• 15% are based in Europe and Asia;
• 40% work in New York City;
• 20% work in private equity;
• 20% have worked on mega M&A deals; two nominees represent the niche gaming& lodging sector;
• 25% work for U.S.-based companies, but are focused on global initiatives;

Institutional Investor News’ sweep turned up real estate professionals who work across all aspects of the real estate business, from brokerage to investment banking, private equity, money management, research, and real estate operating companies. Our editorial staff winnowed nominees based on age, length of career, overall industry participation, expertise.

We thank the nominees and those who did the nominating for making this list possible. We look forward to charting the professional progress of the Rising Stars and the global real estate markets in the years to come.

Please also note our Mentors’ Roll Call, a place where II News gives special recognition to those individuals whose guidance and example has helped the nominees to excel in their careers and in the development of their unique skills.

Without further ado, here are our Rising Stars, listed in alphabetical order, by surname.

For more information and an editorial calendar please contact: Jessica Sommar, Editor of Business Publishing, II News, 212.224.3272 or jsommar@iinews.com.
To make a nomination please contact us at risingstars@iinews.com.