Sarah Watterson

Sarah Watterson is the President of Brightline West Trains, responsible for overseeing all aspects of development and delivery of a high-speed rail system connecting Southern California to Las Vegas.12 She is a highly accomplished business leader with extensive experience in infrastructure development, real estate, and finance.

Key points about Sarah Watterson's career and background:

1. Current roles:

   • President of Brightline West Trains (since August 2019)3
   • Chief Development Officer at Florida East Coast Industries (since May 2019)3
   • Board Member of Hope for Prisoners (since 2023)3

2. Previous experience:

   • CEO and Board of Directors at Drive Shack Inc. (2016-2018)3
   • Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group (2011-2017)3
   • Owner Representative for Milwaukee Bucks Inc. and Aston Villa Football Club3
   • Analyst at Goldman Sachs (2009-2011)3

3. Education:

   • Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics from Cornell University, graduated summa cum laude13

4. Notable achievements:

   • Led the acquisition and restructuring of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team1
   • Developed the 725,000 SF Fiserv Forum arena1
   • Managed a 10+ million square foot industrial portfolio and 1.5+ million square feet of transit-oriented development real estate at Florida East Coast Industries1

Sarah Watterson is known for her expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, real estate development, and financial management. Her diverse experience across various industries has positioned her as a leader in the transportation and real estate sectors.2