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Focused on expanding Leon's industrial footprint and delivering innovative solutions to maximize returns for investors. Responsible for developing, implementing, and refining investment strategies for the industrial platform. Establish best-in-class tools for market analysis, fundraising, underwriting, and investor communication.

A member of the global logistics leadership team responsible for the creation and growth of Brookfield’s logistics platform in the United States and globally in Asia, South America, Europe and Australia (YE 2022 $18B AUM). Leads the Investment Strategy function responsible for portfolio strategy (markets, product types) and establishing our underwriting standards including forecasting. Hires, trains and mentors the investment teams on our processes and reviews investments for conformance to strategy. Also leads strategic initiatives in the areas of technology, analytics, innovation, and sustainability.Additionally, served as a deal officer in the Midwest and Sunbelt markets in 2019 and 2020 sourcing $250M of acquisition and development opportunities.

Supported Brookfield’s investment teams in the US (IDI), Europe (Gazeley) and China by establishing best practices, developing our underwriting tools and global comparables database, and underwriting $200M annually of industrial development and acquisition opportunities. Developed our portfolio strategy in North America and prepared updates on the macro and industrial markets for investors, publications, conferences and our internal teams. Strategically groomed portfolio by disposing of $750M in asset, portfolio and land sales.

On IDI’s investment management team who raised $600 million in capital for the company’s first closed end funds (core, value-add and development). Co-developed IDI’s research platform focused on Modern Logistics – built market leading tools to track performance of segments (Light Industrial, Bulk, Super Bulk), assess investments, and capitalize on emerging trends. Developed an online investor portal to share fund, property and research documents. Built an attribution analysis system to track and analyze performance of IDI’s historical investments.

Improved and built databases for our reporting our KPI’s to IDI’s ownership and senior management. Developed custom applications to aid in daily bank reporting and the processing of electronic bank transfers. Worked with lenders to raise new debt, support existing loans, and maintain IDI’s banking relationships