Starwood Capital Promotes Qahir Madhany to Head of Acquisitions, Americas Reflects Proven Track Record of Value Creation and Deal Execution across the U.S. Real Estate Landscape
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Starwood Capital Group announced the promotion of Qahir Madhany to Head of Acquisitions, Americas, effective immediately. He will oversee equity investments in the region, focusing on sourcing and executing real estate transactions and special situations.
According to Starwood Capital, Madhany joined the firm in January 2025 as a Managing Director and contributed to strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Starwood Property Trust's net lease platform, Fundamental Income Properties. The firm recently held the final close of its $10.22 billion flagship real estate opportunity fund, described as the largest in its 34-year history.
Prior to Starwood Capital, Madhany was a Managing Director in Blackstone's Real Estate Group, where he helped lead more than $60 billion of investment activity across U.S. and Canadian asset classes, and previously worked at Westbrook Partners. He holds dual degrees from Duke University and serves on the board of The Bruce Museum.
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- $10.22 billion flagship opportunity fund closed, largest in firm’s 34-year history
- New Head of Acquisitions, Americas with prior $60 billion deal experience at Blackstone
- Leadership role focused on sourcing and executing real estate equity investments across the Americas
- Experience with acquisition of Starwood Property Trust’s net lease platform, Fundamental Income Properties
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News Market Reaction – STWD
In the Jul 14 session, STWD gained 0.91%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Platform acquisition | Positive | -1.1% | Closed $2.2 billion Fundamental Income acquisition expanding net lease operations. |
| Jul 16 | Net lease acquisition agreement | Positive | -5.5% | Announced $2.2 billion Fundamental Income deal with 467-property net lease portfolio. |
| Apr 04 | Texas communities acquisition | Positive | -5.1% | Completed $800 million purchase of 11 Texas master-planned residential communities. |
| Oct 23 | Hawaii retail JV | Neutral | +0.1% | Joined JV acquiring Kings’ Shops luxury retail center in Hawaii with partners. |
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Acquisition-related headlines for this platform have typically been followed by flat to notably negative next-day price moves.
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"On behalf of the firm, I am pleased to announce Qahir's promotion," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. "Qahir brings valuable experience and perspective to real estate investing and has proven to be a strong thought leader and partner across our various business lines as a dedicated member of the Starwood family. Last month, we held the final close on our
Mr. Madhany joined Starwood Capital in January 2025 as a Managing Director focused on special situations and strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Starwood Property Trust's net lease platform, Fundamental Income Properties.
"Qahir has been a key contributor to our success since joining the firm, bringing a combination of judgement, entrepreneurialism and collaboration to our investment team," said Jonathan Pollack, President of Starwood Capital. "This is an exciting time here at Starwood and I am confident that Qahir will be an outstanding leader."
Prior to joining Starwood, Mr. Madhany was a Managing Director in the Real Estate Group at Blackstone, where he helped lead more than
"I am honored to take on this new role and grateful to Barry, Jonathan and the rest of Starwood's leadership team for their mentorship and support," said Mr. Madhany. "It is an important time for the Acquisitions team here at Starwood and I look forward to continued growth and execution in pursuit of our goal to drive long-term value for our investors."
Mr. Madhany earned a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering and a B.S. in Economics from Duke University. He serves as a board member for The Bruce Museum.
About Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on real assets globally. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over
Starwood Capital also manages Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States, which has successfully deployed over
Starwood Capital's other affiliates include: Highmark Residential, a property management company; Starwood Digital Ventures, a platform dedicated to the firm's data center investment strategy; Starwood Hotels, a hotel brand management team; Essex Title, a title agent for one or more underwriters in issuing title policies and/or providing support services; and Starwood Oil & Gas, which seeks to capitalize on conventional and unconventional North American assets.
Additional information can be found at www.starwoodcapital.com, www.starwoodnav.reit, www.starwoodpropertytrust.com and www.starwoodhotels.com.
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