Starwood Capital Group

Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with additional offices in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The firm specializes in direct investments across various asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on opportunistic investing. Starwood Capital has invested approximately $11.8 billion in equity, focusing on sectors such as energy, hospitality, homebuilding, and luxury retail. The firm targets investments ranging from $5 million to $100 million in companies with sales up to $5 billion. Its real estate portfolio includes multi-family, office, retail, and industrial properties, as well as hotels and distressed assets. Starwood Capital employs a flexible investment approach, structuring its investments through equity, preferred equity, mezzanine debt, and senior debt to adapt to changing risk-return dynamics in the market.

Sam Caven

VP

Cheryn-Ann Chew

Associate

Jeffrey G. Dishner

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate Acquisitions

James Fogarty

Vice President

Robert Geimer

Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Richard R. Gomel

MD

Christopher Graham

Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Acquisitions for Americas

Madison Grose

Senior Managing Director and Co-General Counsel

Seth W. Hamalian

Investment Professional

Steven M. Hankin

MD of Portfolio Operations

Tessie Massa

VP and Head of Human Resources

Trisha Annette Miller

CEO

Ellis Rinaldi

Senior Managing Director and Co-General Counsel

Jerome Comstock Silvey

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

Andrew Jay Sossen

Investment Professional

Russell D. Sternlicht

MD

Barry Sternlicht

Chairman and CEO

Gregory Stuppler

MD of Japan

Desmond Taljaard

COO of Europe and Head of Asset Management

Chris Tokarski

Investment Professional

Lanhee Yung

Managing Director and Co-Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations

Past deals in Acquisition

Forestar

Acquisition in 2017
Forestar Group Inc. operates as a residential lot development company in the United States. It engages in the acquisition, entitlement, and development of infrastructure for single-family residential communities. Forestar Group Inc. sells residential lots primarily to homebuilders. The company was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Forestar Group Inc. operates as a subsidiary of D.R. Horton, Inc.

De Vere

Acquisition in 2014
De Vere is a collection of modern country estate hotels centered around mansion houses, offering a blend of leisure and exceptional conference facilities. One of its notable properties is the De Vere Grand Jersey, located in St. Helier, Channel Islands. This hotel features a range of amenities, including rooms, suites, banqueting suites suitable for business events, a restaurant, and an indoor club with a gym. The company is currently undergoing a significant investment of over £50 million to enhance its offerings and facilities.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Acquisition in 2005
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC operates a premier four-season ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, offering a wide range of winter and summer activities. In the winter, it provides extensive skiing and snowboarding opportunities, complemented by amenities such as food and beverage services and lodging. During the summer, the resort features activities like hiking, biking, camping, golf, and scenic gondola rides, alongside a dedicated adventure center for children. The company also offers rental gear, childcare services, and various passes and tickets for its attractions. Additionally, Mammoth Mountain hosts group activities, meetings, and weddings, while providing real estate development services and an online retail store for apparel and souvenirs. Established in 1953, Mammoth Mountain continues to be a significant destination for outdoor recreation in California.