Dean Shapiro

Dean Shapiro is a seasoned real estate executive who currently serves as the Global Head of Development at Oxford Properties Group.2 In this role, he manages Oxford's development platform activity globally, overseeing 70 active projects spanning from Vancouver, Canada to Sydney, Australia.1

Career at Oxford Properties

Shapiro has been with Oxford Properties for over 12 years, holding multiple senior roles within the organization.1 His career at Oxford includes:

• Global Head of Development (current position)
• Head of US Development
• Head of Strategic Partnerships

One of Shapiro's notable achievements at Oxford was leading the delivery and ongoing operations of St. John's Terminal, a significant Manhattan office development that was sold to Google for US$2.1 billion in 2022.12

Professional Background

Prior to joining Oxford Properties, Dean Shapiro had an extensive career in real estate:

• COO and Partner at Building & Land Technology
• Executive Managing Director at CBRE, where he led the organization's New York business
• Over 30 years of real estate experience in the New York metropolitan area1

Education

Shapiro holds a degree from Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management.3

Current Responsibilities

As Global Head of Development, Shapiro's role includes:

• Managing Oxford's global development platform
• Leveraging the company's capabilities across different regions
• Ensuring development remains a core competitive advantage for Oxford
• Delivering optimal returns for OMERS (Oxford's parent company) and capital partners1

Dean Shapiro is based in New York and is known for his leadership and deep expertise in real estate development.14 His appointment as Global Head of Development reflects Oxford Properties' growth and its strategy to take a holistic view of its development pipeline across multiple countries and continents.