Ben Gottlieb

Ben Gottlieb is a Principal at Geolo Capital, a position he has held since May 2016.1 In this role, he oversees Geolo Capital's Asset Management and Credit verticals, with responsibilities including originating new mezzanine and preferred equity investments and managing the company's real estate portfolio.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Geolo Capital, Gottlieb held several notable positions:

1. Vice President of Acquisitions at AJ Capital Partners (January 2013 - May 2016)

   • One of the founders of Graduate Hotels®
   • Responsible for acquiring, financing, and redeveloping 10 hotels across the country1

2. Acquisitions Associate at DivcoWest (June 2012 - January 2013)

   • Involved in sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting over $1 billion of prospective real estate investments1

3. Analyst at Morgan Stanley Real Estate in Tokyo

   • Covered private equity real estate investments in Asia Pacific and Europe1

Education

Gottlieb holds an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School and a BA from the University of Michigan.1

Current Responsibilities

At Geolo Capital, Ben Gottlieb's role includes:

• Overseeing asset management and capital market activities34
• Managing a real estate portfolio of over 2,500 guestrooms and 400+ apartment units
• Working with both branded and independent properties, ranging from urban lifestyle hotels to luxury resorts1

His expertise in the hospitality sector and real estate investments has made him a valuable asset to Geolo Capital's leadership team.2