AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JLL executive Michael Kavanau is joining Austin-based multifamily investment firm Ladera Capital Partners as Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Kavanau and CEO Mike Hooks will oversee the firm’s investment strategies.
Mr. Kavanau has over 35 years of real estate experience, having completed over 1,000 transactions valued at over $30 billion, with a focus on multi-housing, office, industrial and retail properties. Prior to joining Ladera, Mr. Kavanau was with JLL (and formerly HFF), most recently as Chairman of the EMEA Debt Advisory business based. Additionally, he was a member of JLL’s US Executive Committee Council, the EMEA Executive Committee, the JLL Global Capital Markets Advisory Board and the US DEI Committee. Mr. Kavanau began his career at JLL in Boca Raton, Florida and went on to lead the firm’s Florida region, subsequently starting the firm’s Chicago and London offices.
“I have known Mike Hooks for 30 years and view him as the best-in-class multi-housing fund manager in the business. Along with highly experienced Amie Henry and Peter Giles, together the team has proven its ability to secure and execute unique multifamily value investment opportunities in high growth markets,” Kavanau said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join this talented group”.
CEO Mike Hooks added, “Michael Kavanau is one of the most respected investors in our industry and I am incredibly excited to add him to our team as we continue to deploy our newly raised Ladera Multifamily Fund II. His vast transactional experience will provide distinctive advantages for Ladera and our focus on being the best steward of capital for our investors”.
About Ladera Capital Partners
Ladera Capital Partners is a private equity real estate firm investing in multifamily assets. Ladera invests in well-located properties that meet rigorous selection criteria and adds value through improved operations, asset repositioning, and targeted capital improvements. To learn more, please visit www.laderacap.com.
