Starwood Capital snags high-profile Blackstone executive for presidential role

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Starwood Capital Group has named Jonathan Pollack, former global head of Blackstone’s real estate arm, as its new president starting in 2025.

At Blackstone, Pollack had led the firm’s Real Estate Credit business (BREDS) since 2016, overseeing $84 billion in assets. His tenure included notable achievements such as the acquisition of a $17 billion portfolio of commercial mortgages from Signature Bank.

“After an extensive search, I am extremely pleased to welcome an executive of Jonathan’s caliber as president of Starwood Capital,” said Barry Sternlicht, chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. “I have known Jonathan for more than a decade, and he is universally respected across our industry with unparalleled relationships and a track record of success, which will help lead a firm of our scale and ambition.”

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