Brad Nichol

Brad Nichol is the Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management at BrightSpire Capital, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts.1 In this leadership role, he is responsible for overseeing portfolio management, asset management, dispositions, and valuations for BrightSpire's real estate loans and equity investments.1

Professional Background

Brad Nichol has been with BrightSpire Capital, Inc. since October 2018, accumulating over 5 years of experience in his current position.1 His responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of professionals to drive consistent proactive asset management
• Overseeing the annual business plan process and administration
• Setting annual operating income goals
• Benchmarking operating performance against key market standards and business plans
• Providing expertise and recommendations on real estate asset management, including acquisition processes, underwriting, investment strategies, dispositions, and valuations1

Education and Early Career

Brad Nichol holds a BA in Economics from Williams College, which he attended from 1998 to 2002.1 Prior to his current role, he had a brief stint as a History Teacher and Alpine Ski Coach at Killington Mountain School from September 2002 to May 2003.1

Industry Recognition

Under Brad's leadership, BrightSpire's restructuring of Primary and Special Servicing was recognized by Fitch ratings with two consecutive upgrades, resulting in Europe's highest rating in this category.1

Brad Nichol is known for his significant operational expertise in driving income growth and value creation across properties. He also plays a key role in representing BrightSpire with important stakeholders, including intermediaries, investors, competitors, and external partners, positioning himself as a thought leader in the industry.1