Starwood Capital Appoints Andrew Sossen Senior Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm focused on real estate, has announced the appointment of Andrew J. Sossen as Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 2024. Sossen, who previously worked at Starwood for 14 years, will rejoin the firm as a member of the executive committee, overseeing day-to-day operations and reporting directly to Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital's Chairman and CEO.
Sossen's extensive experience includes serving as COO of Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) and holding various executive positions within the Starwood family. His background also encompasses roles at KKR & Co.'s asset management business and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Sternlicht expressed confidence in Sossen's ability to integrate seamlessly, citing his familiarity with the team, culture, and company objectives.
Starwood Capital Group, una società di investimento privata globale focalizzata sul settore immobiliare, ha annunciato la nomina di Andrew J. Sossen a Direttore Generale e Chief Operating Officer, a partire da settembre 2024. Sossen, che in precedenza ha lavorato in Starwood per 14 anni, tornerà in azienda come membro del comitato esecutivo, supervisando le operazioni quotidiane e riportando direttamente a Barry Sternlicht, Presidente e CEO di Starwood Capital.
La vasta esperienza di Sossen include il ruolo di COO di Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) e diverse posizioni dirigenziali all'interno della famiglia Starwood. Il suo background comprende anche ruoli nel business di gestione patrimoniale di KKR & Co. e presso Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Sternlicht ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Sossen di integrarsi senza problemi, citando la sua familiarità con il team, la cultura e gli obiettivi aziendali.
Starwood Capital Group, una firma global de inversión privada centrada en bienes raíces, ha anunciado el nombramiento de Andrew J. Sossen como Director Gerente Senior y Director de Operaciones, efectivo a partir de septiembre de 2024. Sossen, quien trabajó previamente en Starwood durante 14 años, regresará a la firma como miembro del comité ejecutivo, supervisando las operaciones diarias y reportando directamente a Barry Sternlicht, Presidente y CEO de Starwood Capital.
La amplia experiencia de Sossen incluye servir como COO de Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) y ocupar varias posiciones ejecutivas dentro de la familia Starwood. Su trayectoria también abarca roles en el negocio de gestión de activos de KKR & Co. y en Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Sternlicht expresó confianza en la capacidad de Sossen para integrarse sin problemas, citando su familiaridad con el equipo, la cultura y los objetivos de la empresa.
스타우드 캐피탈 그룹은 부동산에 중점을 둔 글로벌 사모 투자 회사로, 앤드류 J. 소센을 2024년 9월부터 수석 관리 이사 및 최고 운영 책임자로 임명한다고 발표했습니다. 소센은 이전에 스타우드에서 14년간 근무했으며, 회사의 운영 위원회 구성원으로 다시 합류하여 일상적인 운영을 감독하고 배리 스턴리히트 스타우드 캐피탈 회장과 CEO에게 직접 보고할 것입니다.
소센은 스타우드 자산신탁(NYSE: STWD)의 COO 및 스타우드 그룹 내 다양한 임원직을 포함한 폭넓은 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 경력은 KKR & Co.의 자산 관리 비즈니스 및 심슨 태처 & 바틀릿 LLP에서의 역할도 포함됩니다. 스턴리히트는 소센이 팀, 문화 및 회사 목표에 대한 친숙함 덕분에 원활하게 통합할 수 있을 것이라고 자신감을 나타냈습니다.
Starwood Capital Group, une société d'investissement privée mondiale spécialisée dans l'immobilier, a annoncé la nomination de Andrew J. Sossen en tant que Directeur Général Senior et Directeur des Opérations, à compter de septembre 2024. Sossen, qui a précédemment travaillé chez Starwood pendant 14 ans, rejoindra à nouveau la société en tant que membre du comité exécutif, supervisant les opérations quotidiennes et reportant directement à Barry Sternlicht, Président et CEO de Starwood Capital.
Le parcours riche de Sossen comprend son rôle de COO de Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) et plusieurs postes exécutifs au sein de la famille Starwood. Son expérience inclut également des rôles au sein de l'entreprise de gestion d'actifs de KKR & Co. et chez Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Sternlicht a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de Sossen à s'intégrer harmonieusement, citant sa familiarité avec l'équipe, la culture et les objectifs de l'entreprise.
Die Starwood Capital Group, eine globale private Investmentgesellschaft mit Schwerpunkt auf Immobilien, hat die Ernennung von Andrew J. Sossen zum Senior Managing Director und Chief Operating Officer bekannt gegeben, die im September 2024 wirksam wird. Sossen, der zuvor 14 Jahre bei Starwood tätig war, wird als Mitglied des Exekutivkomitees in die Firma zurückkehren, die täglichen Abläufe überwachen und direkt an Barry Sternlicht, den Vorsitzenden und CEO von Starwood Capital, berichten.
Die umfangreiche Erfahrung von Sossen umfasst die Rolle des COO von Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) sowie verschiedene Führungspositionen innerhalb der Starwood-Familie. Sein Werdegang beinhaltet auch Tätigkeiten im Asset-Management-Geschäft von KKR & Co. und bei Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Sternlicht äußerte Vertrauen in Sossens Fähigkeit, nahtlos zu integrieren, und verwies auf seine Vertrautheit mit dem Team, der Unternehmenskultur und den Unternehmenszielen.
- Appointment of experienced executive Andrew Sossen as COO
- Sossen's prior 14-year tenure with Starwood ensures familiarity with company operations
- Addition of Sossen to the executive committee strengthens leadership team
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"I am delighted to welcome Andrew back to the Starwood family in this important role," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. "Andrew is a known executive who, after 14 years with us in a similar role in Starwood Property Trust, now moves to fill this role in its parent, Starwood Capital Group. Andrew can hit the ground running. He knows our team, our culture, and our desire to excel in all our endeavors."
Since his departure in 2023, Mr. Sossen worked for a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on
Prior to that, Mr. Sossen spent close to 14 years at Starwood Capital, including serving as Starwood Property Trust's (NYSE: STWD) Chief Operating Officer since July 2011 and its General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Vice President since January 2010. Prior to joining Starwood Capital, Mr. Sossen served as the General Counsel of KKR & Co.'s asset management business and KKR Financial Holdings LLC, a publicly traded specialty finance company, where he was a member of senior management and involved in the policy and strategic decision-making, as well as day-to-day operations of the businesses. Mr. Sossen previously served as a trustee of Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, a publicly traded REIT that is a predecessor company of Invitation Homes ("SWAY"). Mr. Sossen's career began at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he was a member of the firm's corporate department, specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Sossen received both a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
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Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on global real estate. The Firm and its affiliates maintain 16 offices in seven countries around the world, and currently have 5,000+ employees. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over
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