Our People

Jonathan Goldstein

• Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Goldstein is co-founder and chief executive officer of Cain, an alternative asset manager specialising in real estate investment solutions. As of 31 March 2025, the firm managed more than $13 billion in assets across the UK, Europe and the US. Established in 2014, Cain is a partnership between Mr. Goldstein and Eldridge Industries.

Prior to Cain, Mr. Goldstein was head of European real estate and direct investments at Guggenheim Partners. He previously served for seven years as deputy chief executive of Heron International.

Before joining Heron, he worked at Olswang LLP, an award-winning international law firm. He became a partner at age 28 and one of the youngest-ever chief executives of a city law firm at age 32. Under his leadership, the firm’s revenue grew significantly and was awarded “Law Firm of the Year” on multiple occasions.

Mr. Goldstein serves on the boards of Aman, the global luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand; The St. James, a premium sports and wellness club and Delano, a distinguished luxury hospitality brand; and Chelsea Football Club and is chairman of Prezzo, a UK-based Italian dining chain, and Swingers, a competitive socializing venue offering immersive crazy golf experiences with food and drink.

He is the immediate past chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC), the umbrella organization representing the UK Jewish community. Mr. Goldstein also serves as a trustee of The Gerald & Gail Ronson Family Foundation and is an honorary president of Camp Simcha. His previous roles include chair of Partnerships for Jewish Schools (PaJeS), vice-chair of Jewish Care, and chair of governors at Kerem School.

“Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.”
JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN

Elizabeth Boudris

• Senior Managing Director
• General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Elizabeth is Cain’s general counsel and chief compliance officer, with responsibility for the firm’s global legal and compliance programs. She also holds directorships across several Cain investments, including One Beverly Hills, The St. James and Swingers Crazy Golf’s expansion into New York.

Elizabeth has over ten years’ experience in financial services and investment management. Before joining Cain, she was in-house counsel at Eldridge Industries, a private investment firm with investments across a wide variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality and entertainment, media, and insurance.

Elizabeth also held roles at Cain Hoy Enterprises, the predecessor firm to Cain and began her legal career on the leveraged credit desk at Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners.

Elizabeth graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received a Juris Doctor from The University of Richmond. She was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 2010 and is registered as in-house counsel in New York. Elizabeth earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation in 2013.

Lisa R Feifer

• Senior Managing Director
• Global Head of Capital Formation

Lisa leads Cain’s global capital formation and oversees the teams existing client relationships as well as fundraising for new strategies, joint ventures and co-investment opportunities across Cain’s investment management activities.

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in real estate investing, fund management, investor relations and global capital formation.

Most recently Lisa was with Civitas Investment Management, where she was head of investor relations and capital raising. Prior to Civitas, Lisa spent over 13 years and was a partner at Orion Capital Managers, responsible for capital raising and investor relations efforts working with global institutional investors on the firms pan-European funds. Lisa has also held roles at Lehman Brothers and Grove International Partners in London, having gained experience in real estate fund management and investments at AIG and JLL in New York City.

Lisa is a trained architect and holds a Master of Real Estate and Construction Management (MRECM) from the University of Denver – Daniels College of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) from McGill University.

Arvi A. I. Luoma

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of European Equity

Arvi leads Cain’s European real estate equity business and oversees the team’s strategy, operations, and investment management activities. He has more than 20 years of direct real estate investment experience across more than 20 countries in Europe as well as the US. He has invested in all major commercial asset classes including industrial & logistics, office, retail, life sciences, PBSA, healthcare and hospitality.

Previously, Arvi was Co-founder & CEO of Blackbrook Capital (‘Blackbrook’), a specialist investor focusing on future proof supply chain infrastructure including logistics investment & development as well as net lease, build to suit and sale-leaseback transactions. Blackbrook merged with Cain in 2024. Prior to that, Arvi was head of European investments at W. P. Carey.

Arvi graduated from Oxford University with a Master of Engineering in materials science, economics & management. He is a reserve officer in the Finnish Navy where he was elected chairman of the reserve officer course. He also serves as a trustee of the Teacher Development Trust.

Julie Negron

• Senior Managing Director
• Global Chief Finance Officer

Julie is Cain’s global chief finance officer, leading on all financial and accounting activities for the firm’s investments, portfolios, structures and management business.
Before joining Cain, Julie was a managing director within J.P. Morgan’s Asset & Wealth Management business leading the finance and accounting function for the Real Estate America’s investment platform. She was responsible for the delivery of investment and operational activities for a dynamic portfolio of real estate investments offered to investors in a variety of structures and formats. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Julie began her career as a consultant for KPMG.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Kirsty Peacock

• Senior Managing Director
• Chief People Officer

Kirsty is Cain’s chief people officer, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the human resources (‘HR’) field. Kirsty is responsible for driving the firm’s people agenda with a focus on values, talent management, driving inclusion and building a strong HR infrastructure. She also has overall responsibility for the IT function at Cain.

Before joining Cain, Kirsty worked in several senior HR roles across a variety of sectors including real estate, financial services, legal, management consultancy and fast-moving consumer goods. Immediately prior to Cain, Kirsty worked for the law firm Lewis Silkin where she was chief people officer. Kirsty possesses a broad range of HR skills and accomplishments in organisational change, leadership development, diversity & inclusion, talent management and employee engagement.

Kirsty is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and is a qualified High Performance Coach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business studies from The University of Edinburgh.

Eric Poretsky

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of US Equity

Eric leads Cain’s US real estate equity business and oversees the team’s strategy, operations, and investment management activities. Eric brings over 20 years of experience in acquisitions, development and asset management and has been involved in various commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed-used assets both in the US and internationally, across both credit and equity led investments.

Previously, Eric was a senior vice president at The Witkoff Group (‘Witkoff’), a US real estate investment and development company, where he evaluated and structured real estate investments, managed operations with equity capital partners, supported capital raising and oversaw development and asset management on large scale real estate projects across all major property sectors. Prior to Witkoff, Eric held roles at Strategic Value Partners, Starwood Capital Group and Brown Brothers Harriman.

Eric holds a Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California (Berkeley) and a bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics, magna cum laude, from Colgate University.

Jacob Sigel

• Senior Managing Director

Jacob Sigel joined Cain in 2021 and is a Senior Managing Director working across the firm’s real estate and brand investments.

Prior to joining Cain, Jacob spent 15 years at General Electric (“GE”) where he served in various corporate development capacities at GE Capital Real Estate (“GECRE”), including as a business development director, a treasury risk manager for the GECRE Capital Markets Group and a member of the corporate audit staff. Immediately prior to joining Cain, Jacob served as chief operating officer of CB Emmanuel Realty, a New York State affordable housing developer.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Joe Stelzer

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of UK Private Equity

Joe manages the firm’s UK private equity portfolio and Special Projects across Cain’s equity practices, drawing on a wealth of experience as both an entrepreneur with successful public and private exits and as an M&A advisor with a decade of expertise in sell-side transactions and complex restructuring. Cain’s UK portfolio investments include Swingers, Prezzo, Maslow’s Group and Allbright/Everywoman.

Before joining Cain, Joe was managing partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, where he oversaw the firm’s day-to-day operations while also originating and leading transactions across sectors such as software, industrial technology, financial services, chemicals, aviation, consumer, and business-to-business.

Prior to Cavendish, Joe spent over 20 years building Polaron, a diverse technology group, that went public on AIM in 2004 before being acquired by the Fortune 500 US-listed Cooper Industries. Following the acquisition, he became global head of Cooper’s energy controls business, where he established and expanded its US operations through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Joe graduated from University College London with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering with computer science.

Sonja Petch

• Chief of Staff, CEO Office

Before joining Cain, Sonja worked for Thomas Cook Group plc (‘Thomas Cook’) as business assistant to the CEO. Prior to Thomas Cook, she worked for The Walt Disney Company where she spent 12 years in both the Cruise Line and Parks & Resorts divisions in roles including operations, administration, office management and training.

Sonja holds a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Human Resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is a keen horse rider and has volunteered for charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation and Over The Wall.

Ellen Hooper-Doku

• Office Manager, U.K. Office

Ellen is the office manager for Cain’s London office and provides executive support to several members of Cain’s senior leadership team, including the CEO.

Ellen brings with her years of experience as an administrator, having previously worked as a team assistant for Bird & Bird LLP in their intellectual property department. Prior to this, Ellen spent 13 years as a personal assistant to the managing director of Foster & Cranfield, a specialist financial auctioneer.

Ellen is passionate about volunteering for various causes and regularly works with Crisis, the UK national charity for homeless people, and the NHS. Her proudest moment, outside of the office, is having performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics.

Alexa Baviello

• Executive Assistant, US Legal

Alexa is an executive assistant supporting Cain’s U.S. legal team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Alexa worked at Panagram Structured Asset Management as an executive assistant and office manager. Alexa has also held roles at Eldridge Industries.

Alexa holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in communication, with a focus on personal and professional development from SUNY Geneseo. Alexa is a commissioned Notary Public in The State of New York.

Devon Hale

• Executive Assistant, U.S. Equity
• Office Manager

Devon is the office manager for Cain’s New York office and provides administrative support to Cain’s U.S. real estate equity team.

Previously, Devon worked at Lenox Advisors, having joined from Northwestern Mutual, where she held the role of Associate Financial Representative & Operations Manager.

Devon has worked with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Arkansas, acting on the Honorary Race Committee as Survivor Race Chair. She studied history at the University of Arkansas.

Anna James

• Executive Administrative Assistant, CEO's Office

Anna is an executive administrative assistant to the office of Jonathan Goldstein in London.

Before joining Cain, Anna worked for PrimaryBid as a team assistant. Anna has also held roles at Pamplona Capital Management.

Anna holds an Executive PA Diploma from Quest Professional.

Billie O’Toole

• Team Assistant

Billie is a corporate receptionist at Cain’s UK headquarters in London.

Before joining Cain, Billie worked for Turner and Townsend as a corporate receptionist.

Grace Reohorn

• Executive Assistant

Grace is an executive assistant supporting Cain’s head of European equity and the European real estate equity team.

Previously Grace worked at Augusta Ventures in investor relations. Grace has also held roles at The Help Agency.

Grace graduated with First-Class Honours from the De Montfort University with a Bachelor of Arts in advertising & marketing communications.

Joanne Battersby

• Receptionist

Joanne is a receptionist on Cain’s administration team in London.

Before joining Cain, Joanne worked for Instinctif Partners as a receptionist. Joanne has also held roles at PHD Media.

Johanny Sosa

• Executive Assistant

Johanny Sosa is a Team Assistant on Cain’s Finance and Marketing Team in the New York office.

Before joining Cain, Johanny worked as an Executive Assistant at Jefferies, LLC, and previously held similar roles at Evercore and Moelis & Company, where she supported senior leadership across high-paced financial environments.

She is currently completing her Associate Degree in Business Administration at Rockland Community College.

Larry D. Green

• Managing Director – Cain Development

Larry leads Cain’s development and operations of One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre mixed-use urban resort in Los Angeles that includes the iconic Beverly Hilton, the Waldorf Astoria, and an Aman Hotel, Residences & Club.

Before joining Cain, Larry served as executive vice president of US development at Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield), where he played a key role in expanding their portfolio from a few properties to one of the most valuable real estate portfolios in the world. He played a critical role in the transformation of the company’s award-winning properties including Westfield Century City, Topanga, Culver City, UTC, Roseville, San Francisco Center, & Valley Fair.

Larry is a graduate of the University of Southern California and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (‘ICSC’) and the Urban Land Institute (‘ULI’). He has been an active participant in a variety of charitable organizations and LA public schools. Today he serves on the Board of Directors of LA Sports & Entertainment Commission, Beverly Hills Rotary Club, Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, and the US Maccabiah Games.

Brent Habeck

• Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing

Brent is an executive vice president of commercial leasing on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles, responsible for growing the retail portfolio at One Beverly Hills.

Before joining Cain, Brent previously served as senior vice president of leasing at Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield), where he oversaw the merchandising strategy and leasing for multibillion-dollar, iconic developments including UTC in La Jolla, Topanga in Los Angeles, Valley Fair in San Jose, and the World Trade Center in New York City. He brings more than 30 years of commercial leasing experience with prominent developers and luxury partnerships having also previously held executive positions at Howard Hughes Corporation and Brookfield Properties.

Brent holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. degree from Carleton College.

Frank Stephan

• Executive Vice President, Development

Frank is an Executive Vice President at Cain Development based in Los Angeles. He leads the design and development processes for Cain Development projects across the country, with a strong focus on the national St. James platform.

Frank brings over thirty years of deep expertise in architecture, construction, and real estate development to Cain’s growing portfolio. He has overseen the planning, entitlement, and development of more than 3 million square feet of mixed-use, residential, office, and retail projects, consistently delivering transformative, high-impact developments across complex urban markets.

Before joining Cain, Frank served as President of the Nevada Region for Howard Hughes Holdings, where he oversaw the 22,500-acre master planned community of Summerlin and created five- and ten-year development plans for the remaining 5,000 acres of undeveloped land. He also played a key role in expanding The Clarett Group’s West Coast presence, delivering over 1.2 million square feet of mixed-use development in Los Angeles. Projects on both coasts include Eastown and El Centro – two of the highest density residential developments on Hollywood Blvd., and 9735 Washington Boulevard, a mixed-use development that helped spur the redevelopment of downtown Culver City, CA, and the 42nd Street Theatre Row Project – a mixed-use project that included 264 residential units and 6 Off-Broadway theatres in NYC.

Frank is a member of the Urban Land Institute and has served on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Business Improvement District. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Columbia University.

Matthew Morgan

• Senior Vice President, Project Delivery

Matthew joined Cain International in 2022 to facilitate and manage documentation delivery for its One Beverly Hills project, within the Cain Development team in Los Angeles. Matthew’s responsibilities include managing the key design, engineering, and documentation strategies for the development, as well as the integration with construction activities and timelines.

Before joining Cain International, Matthew worked for over 22 years at Westfield as Senior Vice President of Project Delivery, where he was responsible for management of Architectural and Engineering for all Southern California based major developments.

Matthew received his five year professional degree in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture in 1997.

Cathy Burrell

• Head of Finance

Cathy leads the project finance and accounting for One Beverly Hills within Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Cathy worked at Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) as a senior vice president of design, development, and construction & airports, where she was responsible for management of the finance and accounting activities of their U.S. development pipeline. This included over $4 billion of flagship properties including Westfield Century City, Valley Fair, UTC (San Diego) and World Trade Center (NY).

Cathy holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California and has completed an executive leadership program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She is also a board member and treasurer of a non-profit swim club in Southern California.

Lauren Eckhart Smith

• Senior Vice President

Lauren is a senior vice president on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles and is part of the executive team leading the delivery of One Beverly Hills.

Before joining Cain, Lauren served as the co-head of the occupier services group at Lincoln Property Company (‘Lincoln’) in Los Angeles. Prior to Lincoln, Lauren held roles at Georgetown Company and IAC. Lauren also has deep international expertise, having previously served as the global head of workplace operations at Bloomberg LP where she managed an operations team of 190 employees.

Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree with honours in applied arts in interior design from Ryerson University in Toronto as well as a Master of Science in real estate from Columbia University in New York.

David Nelson

• Development Director

David Nelson is a development director on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles. In this role, David is responsible for land-use and governmental matters, acts as the project’s primary liaison with city planning staff, and oversees the renovation of the iconic Beverly Hilton. David is also leading the project’s efforts to establish a community facilities district (CFD), the second such infrastructure funding district formed in the City of Beverly Hills.
Before joining Cain, David founded was president and CEO of Meridian West Associates, LLC, a real estate advisory firm that consulted on projects in Los Angeles, San Diego and Chicago. David has also held senior roles at the AG Spanos Companies, Vulcan Inc., Playa Vista, the Walt Disney Company, and the Trammell Crow Company where he played a key role in the delivery of projects valued in excess of $7 billion.

David was appointed to the Board of the California Partnership of the San Joaquin Valley by Governor Schwarzenegger and continued his service under Governor Jerry Brown. He has also served as a board member for the San Joaquin Partnership, the California Infill Builders Federation, and the Building Industry Association of the Greater Valley (BIAGV).

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. In 2016, David was awarded the Outstanding Alpine Patroller in the Nation and continues to serve as an instructor for the National Ski Patrol.

Natalie Persichina

• Executive Assistant

Natalie is an executive assistant on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Natlie worked for CBAM Partners as an office manager. Natalie has also held roles at Eldridge Industries.

Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science in business management from Pepperdine University and is a member of the Betta Gamma Sigma honors society.

Diana Greenroad

• Project Manager

Diana is a project manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles, working closely with Brent Habeck on the commercial leasing efforts of One Beverly Hills.

Before joining Cain, Diana worked for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as a sales operations manager, where she oversaw process optimisations and system enhancements for all enterprise leasing systems. Diana has spent much of her career with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield within the leasing department and is proud of the work she did as a leasing associate on the $1.1BN redevelopment of Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose.

Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts in physics from Mount Holyoke College.

DeAndre Candler

• Receptionist/Facilities Manager

DeAndre Candler is a Receptionist/Facilities Manager at Cain Development’s LA office.

Before joining Cain, DeAndre worked for Allied Universal as a Post Commander, following earlier roles as an Armed Security Guard, Front Desk Security Officer, Staffing Specialist, and Regional Recruiter.

With over 16 years of experience in the security industry, DeAndre brings deep operational insight and leadership to the team.

Scott Priester

• Vice President of Development

Scott is a vice president on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Scott worked for over 12 years at Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) as a senior director of tenant coordination where he was responsible for leading the tenant coordination team for the company’s West Coast portfolio as well as being an instrumental part of several developments including Westfield Century City Mall. Prior to Westfield, Scott worked for a consulting firm.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Science in finance from Auburn University.

Alan Lee

• Vice President of Development

Alan is a vice president of development on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Alan worked for Lincoln Property Company as a senior vice president. Alan has also held roles at Barker Pacific Group and Bovis Lend Lease.

Alan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.

Charlie Hollingsworth

• Development Manager

Charlie is a development manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Charlie worked for Partners Capital Solutions as a development manager. Charlie has also held roles at Portal Investment Management.

Charlie holds a Bachelor of Science with financial applications in economics from Southern Methodist University.

Alvin Chen

• Vice President of Design

Alvin is a vice president of design on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Alvin worked for Gensler as a senior project architect and technical director.

Alvin is a registered architect in the State of California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Alvin holds a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University Pomona.

Michael Salvato

• Vice President of Design

Michael Salvato is a Vice President of Design on Cain’s team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Michael was a Senior Associate at Gensler, leading their Hospitality Studio as a Director and Senior Project Architect.

Michael is a member of the American Institute of Architects and a Registered Architect in the State of California. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California.

Bernadette Agcaoili

• Senior Project Manager

Bernadette is a senior project manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Prior to joining Cain, Bernadette worked as a senior project manager for Haas Consulting Group. She has also worked a private consulting firm.

Bernadette holds a Bachelor of Arts in architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and a certificate in retail design from Central Saint Martins in London.

Brittany Knott

• Senior Design Director

Brittany is a senior design director on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Brittany worked for several private land development engineering firms as a senior project manager and engineer, where she was responsible for managing a team of engineers and providing design leadership and coordination through all phases of a project from conceptual design through construction while also overseeing project schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Her projects ranged from large retail developments to multi-family residential, healthcare campuses, and commercial spaces.

Brittany is a licensed professional engineer in the State of California. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Loyola Marymount University.

Glenn Olbes

• Senior Design Manager

Glenn is a senior design manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Glenn worked for URW (Westfield) as a director of design and construction technologies. Glenn has also held roles at Landon Wilson Architects.

Glenn holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial design from ITT and a Bachelor of Architecture from California State University, Pomona.

Joejohn McVey

• Senior Design Director

Joejohn is a senior design director on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Joejohn worked for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as a design director. Joejohn has also held roles at the Jerde Partnership.

Joejohn holds a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (Sci-Arc), and a Bachelor of Design in architecture from the University of Florida.

Joel Hamm

• Project Manager – FF&E/OS&E + Art

Joel is a project manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Joel worked for Parker International as a director of procurement. Joel has also held roles at East-West Partners, Daniels Real Estate, and Diamond Resorts UK.

Joel holds a Master’s of Science in real estate development from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD.

Eric Fong

• Senior Document Control Director

Eric Fong is a senior document control director on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Eric consulted as a Development Director for South Bay Social District Redevelopment in Redondo Beach. Eric has also held roles at Queensland Investment Company, Kelly Slater Wave Company, and Landry Design Group.

Eric is a registered architect in the State of California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Eric holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California.

Jordan LaRue

• Senior Design Director

Jordan is a senior design director on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Jordan worked for Gensler as a project architect and associate in the hospitality studio.

Jordan is a licensed architect in the state of California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture with honors from the University of Southern California.

Tristan Brasseur

• Director of Design

Tristan is an Architect on Cain’s Development team in Beverly Hills, California.

Before joining Cain, Tristan worked for Foster + Partners as an Associate Partner. Tristan has also held roles at MAD Architects in Beijing, China.

Tristan is a registered Architect in California and Texas. Tristan holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc).

Ella Tichy

• Project Manager

Ella Tichy is a project manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Ella worked for Bitly as a project management intern.

Ella is on the Strategic Advisory Board for Global Girls Glow. Ella holds a Bachelor of Science in business management, minor in media studies, and certificate in global business from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Mike Noble

• Project Executive

Mike Noble joined Cain’s Development team in 2023 as a project executive. His responsibilities include pre-construction project management and construction project management for One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre mixed-use urban development in Beverly Hills, California.

Before joining Cain, Mike worked on commercial, multi-family residential and mixed-use developments, where he was responsible for pre-construction, project planning, project management and construction operations. Over 19 years of experience in both the United States and Canada has provided a unique understanding and background within the construction and real estate development industry.

Greg Meneshian

• Senior Project Executive

Greg is a senior project executive on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles. With 25 years of hotel management, hotel construction and development experience, Greg has held senior management positions with leading general contractors and had oversight of high-profile projects in both San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Greg was vice president of west coast construction for a New York City based national developer.

Greg received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from San Diego State University in addition to completing his certification in hotel administration (Certified Hotel Administrator).

John Birch

• Project Executive

John joined Cain in February 2024, overseeing the construction of the podium portion of One Beverly Hills.

Before joining Cain, John worked for Krismar Development Co. as a Project Executive where he was responsible for complete management and construction of new capital projects.

John graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa, with a degree in construction management and administration.

Sean Fakhar

• Project Executive

Sean is a project executive on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Sean worked for DJM Capital as a senior development manager, where he was responsible for managing the construction renovation of the Historical Hollywood and Highland mixed use asset. Prior to DJM Capital, Sean worked for Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) for 17 years as a senior project manager.

Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts in business management from University of Redlands.

Melissa Cajero

• Construction Coordinator

Melissa is a construction coordinator on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Melissa worked for La Terra Development as a project coordinator / office administrator.

Melissa has also held roles at Onni Group.

Neyra Hernandez

• Project Manager

Neyra is a project manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Neyra worked for Krismar Construction as a project manager. Neyra has also held roles at Kemp Brother Construction and davisREED.

Neyra holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from California State University, Fullerton.

Matt de Beer

• Finance Manager

Matt is a finance manager on Cain Development’s team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Matt worked for Rawson Property Group as their group financial manager. Matt has also held roles at Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Matt is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of California, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has been admitted to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds a B. Com Fin. Acc. and a P.G.Dip.Acc from the University of Cape Town.

Catherine Flores

• Accountant

Catherine is an accountant on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Catherine worked for Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield).

Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science in commerce major in business management from De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines.

John Trover

• Controller

John is a controller on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, John worked for SBG Development as a director of finance. Prior to this, John worked for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for 11 years.

John holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Julie Ann Gatchalian

• Accountant

Julie Ann joined Cain’s Development team in 2022 to assist in accounts payables, cash management and general accounting for One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre mixed-use urban development in Beverly Hills, California.

Before joining Cain, Julie Ann worked for Westfield Corp (now URW) as an accountant, where she was responsible for design, development and construction’s time and expense management, project job cost allocations and other accounts payable related tasks.

Julie Ann received her Bachelor of Arts major in communication from University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines.

Louie Resurreccion

• Finance and Accounting Consultant

Louie is a Consultant on Cain’s Finance team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Louie worked for Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) as a Director of Construction accounting for 16 years. Louie has also held roles at KB Homes, Amgen and Peck/Jones Construction.

Louie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a major in accounting.

Ronell Hondo

• Cost Accountant Associate

Ronell is a cost accountant associate on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Before joining Cain, Ronell worked for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as an accounts payable analyst.

Ronell holds a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from Far Eastern University, Philippines.

Kenneth Duong

• Cost Accounting Manager

Kenneth is a cost accounting manager on Cain’s development team in Los Angeles.

Kenneth has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and prior to joining Cain, he worked as a finance consultant for Addison Group. Kenneth also worked for six years at Westfield (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) as a cost accounting manager of design, development and construction & airports.

Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Science in finance & accounting from Cal State University, Northridge.

Lisa R Feifer

• Senior Managing Director
• Global Head of Capital Formation

Lisa leads Cain’s global capital formation and oversees the teams existing client relationships as well as fundraising for new strategies, joint ventures and co-investment opportunities across Cain’s investment management activities.

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in real estate investing, fund management, investor relations and global capital formation.

Most recently Lisa was with Civitas Investment Management, where she was head of investor relations and capital raising. Prior to Civitas, Lisa spent over 13 years and was a partner at Orion Capital Managers, responsible for capital raising and investor relations efforts working with global institutional investors on the firms pan-European funds. Lisa has also held roles at Lehman Brothers and Grove International Partners in London, having gained experience in real estate fund management and investments at AIG and JLL in New York City.

Lisa is a trained architect and holds a Master of Real Estate and Construction Management (MRECM) from the University of Denver – Daniels College of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) from McGill University.

Maddy Berry

• Senior Marketing & Communications Executive

Maddy is a Senior Marketing and Communications Executive in Cain’s New York office, specializing in lifestyle and luxury destination communications. She develops and executes marketing and communication strategies across Cain’s US portfolio, with a particular focus on high-profile properties such as One Beverly Hills and Delano Miami Beach.

Prior to her role with Cain, Maddy launched global destinations and experiences, including SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in New York City.

Maddy holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Manhattan University.

Ana Brant

• Global Head of Customer Experience

Ana is a Senior Managing Director on Cain’s Equity team based out of Miami. She plays a key role in shaping Cain’s luxury hospitality strategy, with an emphasis on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Before joining Cain, Ana worked for Wynn Las Vegas as a Vice President of Customer Experience & Loyalty. Ana has also held roles at Dorchester Collection, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and The Walt Disney World.

Ana holds a Doctorate in business administration from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Katarina Lilliehöök

• Capital Formation Associate

Katarina joined Cain’s Capital Formation team in 2025.

Before joining Cain, Katarina worked for Savills Investment Management as a Business Development Manager.

Katarina holds a Master of Science in accounting and financial management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in hotel management from Hotelschool the Hague.

Sara Mesrie

• Director of Customer Experience

Sara joined Cain’s Customer Experience team to support shaping the luxury hospitality strategy and the ongoing development of One Beverly Hills amongst other initiatives across the business.

Before joining Cain, Sara worked for Prezzo as Head of Commercial and Growth Projects where she was responsible for growing Prezzo’s delivery business, partnership sales and developing their strategy for winning new customers. Prior to Prezzo, Sara worked at Deliveroo as an Account Manager, and at the British Fashion Council within their partnerships team.

Sara holds a BA in English Literature and American Studies from the University of Nottingham.

Katherine Murray

• Head of Marketing & Communications

Katherine is a senior vice president and head of brand, communications, and external affairs at Cain. She leads the firm’s global marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives, and works closely with senior leadership on strategic projects across the business.

Before joining Cain, Katherine held roles at CBRE, the global real estate advisory firm, and Four Communications, a multidisciplinary communications and marketing agency.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Concordia University and an MBA with distinction from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), specialising in Corporate Strategy.

Ella Palmer

• Marketing & Communications Executive

Ella joined Cain’s marketing and communications team in 2025. In this role, she supports the firm’s global marketing efforts, with a particular focus on its European portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Ella was a consultant working across media and communications strategies for clients including Canary Wharf Group, Trammell Crow Company, Belmond and Six Senses Residences.

Before joining Cain International, Ella developed and executed media and communications strategies spanning corporate positioning, media relations, and stakeholder engagement for a range of clients, including Canary Wharf Group, Trammell Crow Company, Belmond, and Six Senses Residences.

Ella holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from University of the Arts London.

Xavier Revay

• Senior Vice President – Capital Raising

Xavier joined Cain International’s capital formation team in 2025, focusing on investor relations and supporting fundraising efforts.

Before joining Cain International, Xavier worked for Harrison Street as a Vice President, where he was lead investor project manager for European real estate opportunistic fund series, and provided fundraising support across various strategies in Real Estate and Infrastructure. Prior to that, Xavier held various roles in investor relations at InfraRed Capital Partners and Candriam Investors Group.

Xavier holds a Master of Letters in Finance and Management from the University of St Andrews, a Bachelor of International Economics, Management and Finance from Bocconi University, and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the Central European University.

Julie Negron

• Senior Managing Director
• Global Chief Finance Officer

Julie is Cain’s global chief finance officer, leading on all financial and accounting activities for the firm’s investments, portfolios, structures and management business.
Before joining Cain, Julie was a managing director within J.P. Morgan’s Asset & Wealth Management business leading the finance and accounting function for the Real Estate America’s investment platform. She was responsible for the delivery of investment and operational activities for a dynamic portfolio of real estate investments offered to investors in a variety of structures and formats. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Julie began her career as a consultant for KPMG.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Heidi Berrios

• Finance Manager

Heidi is a financial manager on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Heidi worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as an audit senior manager.

Heidi is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of New York and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a Master of Science in accounting from St. Francis College.

Gary Caddell

• Principal
• Head of Finance European Investments

Gary leads the UK & European investments finance team.

Before joining Cain, Gary had spent six years at TH Real Estate (Henderson Global Investors) as a senior finance manager looking after European retail funds. Before TH Real Estate, Gary held roles in financial services at BNP Paribas, Bank of America (MBNA) and Barclaycard, having started his career in practice.

Gary has been a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in accounting and finance from Liverpool John Moores University.

Ayal Cohn

• Finance Manager

Ayal is a finance manager on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Ayal worked for RD Management LLC as an accounting manager. Ayal has also held roles at national and regional public accounting firms.

Ayal holds a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of New York.

Jessie Glassmire

• Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Jessie is a financial planning & analysis manager on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Jessie worked for Placemakr as director of fp&a and investor relations. Jessie has also held roles at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and LaSalle Hotel Properties

Jessie holds a Bachelor of Science in hotel management from The Pennsylvania State University.

Jason Gutman

• Senior Financial Controller

Jason is a senior financial controller on Cain’s finance team in New York, leading on all aspects of the Cain portfolio’s finance function, including: liquidity and capital management, foreign exchange hedging strategy and execution, investment fundings/redemptions, and group financial reporting and technical accounting matters.

Before joining Cain, Jason worked as an audit manager in the real estate practice of Mazars USA LLP (now Forvis Mazars), an international accounting and consulting firm.

Jason holds Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting and international business from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of Maryland.

Adam Holbrook

• Accounts Assistant

Adam is an accounts assistant on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Adam completed a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from the University of Bath.

During his time at university, Adam completed a year’s work experience for RBS Accountants Limited as an accounts assistant.

Jessica Kandelman

• Tax Manager

Jessica is a tax manager on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Jessica worked at EY as a tax manager.

Jessica holds a Master of Accounting Science degree and a Bachelor of Science in accountancy with highest honours from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified public accountant.

Yemisi Laleye

• Senior Financial Controller

Yemisi is a senior financial controller on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Yemisi worked with Westmont Management Limited (‘Westmont’), where she was responsible for the corporate accounting of hospitality assets within Europe and Africa. Prior to Westmont, Yemisi held roles at various real estate companies and was responsible for the accounting for developments of commercial properties.

Yemisi holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and finance from Kingston University. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Taran Lall

• Head of Strategic Finance

Taran is responsible for all financial and operational aspects of the Blackbrook Capital portfolio, as well as strategic finance projects across various Cain verticals.

Prior to joining the firm, Taran undertook a senior finance role at Fruition Properties Group, a London-based property development and investment group. Before that, Taran spent eight years at Deloitte in its real estate transactions group.

Taran graduated with First-Class Honours from the University of Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science in money, banking and finance. He is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA).

Andrew Lee

• Finance Manager

Andrew is a finance manager on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Andrew worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Loyola University Chicago. Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of Illinois.

Samuel Lux

• Head of Luxembourg
• Fund Manager

Sam is responsible for the fund management and the day-to-day operations of the Blackbrook Capital portfolio and its office in Luxembourg as part of Cain’s finance team.

Prior to joining Blackbrook, he worked at Mileway as a finance manager, and before that as conducting officer, risk & compliance at Sienna Investment Managers. Sam started his career in real estate fund management at Prologis and subsequently with LaSalle IM and GLP.

Sam graduated from Université de Bourgogne with a Master of Arts in accounting & finance and a DUT in Business Administration.

Jonathan Merrill

• Assistant Accountant

Jonathan is an assistant accountant on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Jonathan worked for board games company Professor Puzzle as a finance assistant.

Jonathan is AAT level 3 qualified and holds a joint honours degree in history and politics from Sussex University.

Ezekiel Mudzi

• Senior Fund Controller

Ezekiel is a financial controller on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Ezekiel worked for NP Paribas Securities Services as an associate director. Ezekiel has also held roles at Deloitte.

Ezekiel is a Chartered Accountant registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe and is also a CFA Charter holder. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in accounting from the National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe).

Karishma Patel

• Entity Controller

Karishma is an entity controller on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Karishma worked for Social Investment Business as a finance officer.

Karishma is a qualified accountant following the completion of the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) exams and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in managerial finance from the University of Mississippi.

Khulood Saba

• Finance Manager

Khulood is a finance manager on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Khulood worked for Pisces, Inc. as an accounting analyst. Khulood has also held roles at Bowman & Company LLP.

Khulood holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in accounting from California State University, Stanislaus.

Suzanne Scammell

• Company Secretary

Before joining Cain, Sue worked in finance and company secretarial roles for numerous multinationals and SMEs across the technology, financial services, property, education and professional services sectors in Australia, and is both a chartered Company Secretary and Chartered Accountant.

Sue holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The Australian National University.

Janice Scoon-Robinson

• Accounts Assistant

Janice is an accounts assistant on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Janice worked for NBKI as a purchase ledger coordinator. Janice has also held roles at Munnelly Support Services.

Janice holds an AAT – technician NVQ level diploma.

Rosalyn Zimba

• Managing Director
• Head of Finance – European Fund Accounting

Rosalyn joined Cain’s Finance team in 2023 and is responsible for financial and operational oversight of the European funds and joint ventures.

Before joining Cain, Rosalyn worked for Barings as a director in global portfolio services, leading the fund accounting and portfolio support function for the High Yield investment platform in the U.S. and U.K. Prior to Barings, Rosalyn worked for KPMG in the Private Equity Audit team.

Rosalyn is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. Rosalyn holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in finance, accounting and management from The University of Nottingham.

Jacqueline Shao

• Accounts Payable Specialist

Jacqueline is an accounts payable specialist on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Jacqueline worked for The Moinian Group as an accounts payable specialist. Jacqueline has also held roles at Thor Equities.

Bepin Solanki

• Senior Vice President

Bepin is a senior vice president on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Bepin worked for Clivedale London as a financial controller, where he was responsible for managing the financial requirements of all UK entities, primarily focusing on residential development projects. Prior to Clivedale, Bepin held a head of finance role at Mill Group and began his career at Shipleys LLP.

Bepin is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Bepin holds a Bachelor of Science with honours in physics from Imperial College London.

Veronika Vočková

• Associate

Veronika is an associate on Cain’s finance team in London.

Before joining Cain, Veronika worked for One LDN as an analyst. Veronika has also held roles at Karhoo and Onfido Background Checks.

Veronika holds a Master of Science in management with finance from the University of Bath and a Bachelor of Arts in politics and modern languages from the University of Essex.

Iaryna Zakurnaieva

• Senior Financial Controller

Iaryna is a senior financial controller on Cain’s finance team in Luxembourg.

Before joining Cain, Iaryna worked at Intertrust Group (Luxembourg) as a senior manager. Iaryna has also held roles at Deloitte.

Iaryna holds a Bachelor of Arts in international economics & management and a Master of Arts in international accounting & auditing from the Kiev National University of Economics. She is a member of the ACCA.

Sufang Zhong

• Financial Controller

Sufang is a financial controller on Cain’s finance team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Sufang worked for Breaking Ground as a controller. Sufang has also held roles at the Related Companies.

Sufang graduated from Hunter College, City University of New York where she received a Bachelor of Science in accounting.

Kirsty Peacock

• Senior Managing Director
• Chief People Officer

Kirsty is Cain’s chief people officer, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the human resources (‘HR’) field. Kirsty is responsible for driving the firm’s people agenda with a focus on values, talent management, driving inclusion and building a strong HR infrastructure. She also has overall responsibility for the IT function at Cain.

Before joining Cain, Kirsty worked in several senior HR roles across a variety of sectors including real estate, financial services, legal, management consultancy and fast-moving consumer goods. Immediately prior to Cain, Kirsty worked for the law firm Lewis Silkin where she was chief people officer. Kirsty possesses a broad range of HR skills and accomplishments in organisational change, leadership development, diversity & inclusion, talent management and employee engagement.

Kirsty is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and is a qualified High Performance Coach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business studies from The University of Edinburgh.

Camilla Wiggin

• HR Business Partner

Camilla is a HR business partner at Cain with responsibility for all elements of operational HR including administering payroll, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, HR Systems, HR Compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Before joining Cain, Camilla worked for Citi Private Bank LATAM in New York as an HR specialist, where she directly supported the head of HR. She provided first-line relationship management to over 370 investments professionals and wealth management advisors.

Camilla holds a Bachelor of Science in geography from the University of Bristol.

Rose Bourdillon

• HR Administrator/Executive Assistant

Rose joined Cain International’s HR team in September 2025. Her responsibilities include all elements of operational HR, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, HR systems, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Before joining Cain International, Rose worked in a variety of sectors including Luxury Jewelry at Boodles and Tilly Sveaas as well as being an intern here at Cain International last summer.

Rose holds an MA in History of Art from University of Edinburgh.

Elizabeth Boudris

• Senior Managing Director
• General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Elizabeth is Cain’s general counsel and chief compliance officer, with responsibility for the firm’s global legal and compliance programs. She also holds directorships across several Cain investments, including One Beverly Hills, The St. James and Swingers Crazy Golf’s expansion into New York.

Elizabeth has over ten years’ experience in financial services and investment management. Before joining Cain, she was in-house counsel at Eldridge Industries, a private investment firm with investments across a wide variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality and entertainment, media, and insurance.

Elizabeth also held roles at Cain Hoy Enterprises, the predecessor firm to Cain and began her legal career on the leveraged credit desk at Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners.

Elizabeth graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received a Juris Doctor from The University of Richmond. She was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 2010 and is registered as in-house counsel in New York. Elizabeth earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation in 2013.

Michael Becker

• Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

Michael is Cain’s deputy chief compliance officer, providing guidance and support on the firm’s global regulatory matters related to the firm’s real estate equity, credit, and private equity investments.

Before joining Cain, Michael was counsel and chief compliance officer at NuVerse Advisors LLC (‘NuVerse’) where he had broad responsibility for all legal and regulatory matters. Prior to NuVerse, Michael worked as an associate for a national law firm.

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He is admitted to the Bar in the State of New York.

James Carter

• Senior Vice President, Legal

James is a senior vice president on Cain’s legal team in London.

Before joining Cain, James worked for CMS as an associate. James also worked at Legal & General PLC during secondment and began his career at White & Case.

James completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP in Holborn. James holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Bristol.

Foteini Papastergiou

• Legal & Compliance Officer

Foteini is a legal & compliance officer on Cain’s legal team, responsible for overseeing compliance and legal matters for the Blackbrook Capital portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Foteini worked at Aztec Financial Services as a corporate legal officer. Foteini has also held roles at E&Y.

Foteini holds a Bachelor of Laws from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Master of Laws in international tax law from Tor Vergata University, Master of Science in European economic policy from Athens University of Economics & Business and a Master of Laws in public administrative law from Demokritos University of Thrace. Foteini has been admitted to the Hellenic Bar association since 2015.

Sam Permutt

• Managing Director, Legal

Sam is a managing director on Cain’s legal team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Sam was associate general counsel of Express Trade Capital, an international trade finance firm. Prior to Express Trade Capital, Sam was a federal law clerk for the United States Court of International Trade, as well as an executive at UJA-Federation of New York.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago, and a Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Lucy Relf

• Senior Associate, Legal

Lucy is a senior associate on Cain’s legal team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Lucy worked for Venable LLP as a law clerk. Lucy has also held roles at Allen & Overy.

Lucy holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University Belfast and participated in Fordham Law School’s summer program focusing on intellectual property law. Lucy is admitted to the Bar in the State of New York.

Charlotte Rice-Mellor

• Senior Associate, Legal

Charlotte is a senior associate on Cain’s legal team in London.

Before joining Cain, Charlotte held roles at Reed Smith and Jones Day.

Charlotte holds a Bachelor of Arts in French from Newcastle University and completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School.

Matthew Tarasoff

• Senior Vice President, Legal

Matt is a senior vice president on Cain’s legal team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Matt worked as an associate for a prominent litigation firm in New York, where he handled litigation and bankruptcy related matters.

Matt holds a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan. Matt has been a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bars since 2015.

Jacob Sigel

• Senior Managing Director

Jacob Sigel joined Cain in 2021 and is a Senior Managing Director working across the firm’s real estate and brand investments.

Prior to joining Cain, Jacob spent 15 years at General Electric (“GE”) where he served in various corporate development capacities at GE Capital Real Estate (“GECRE”), including as a business development director, a treasury risk manager for the GECRE Capital Markets Group and a member of the corporate audit staff. Immediately prior to joining Cain, Jacob served as chief operating officer of CB Emmanuel Realty, a New York State affordable housing developer.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Joe Stelzer

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of UK Private Equity

Joe manages the firm’s UK private equity portfolio and Special Projects across Cain’s equity practices, drawing on a wealth of experience as both an entrepreneur with successful public and private exits and as an M&A advisor with a decade of expertise in sell-side transactions and complex restructuring. Cain’s UK portfolio investments include Swingers, Prezzo, Maslow’s Group and Allbright/Everywoman.

Before joining Cain, Joe was managing partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, where he oversaw the firm’s day-to-day operations while also originating and leading transactions across sectors such as software, industrial technology, financial services, chemicals, aviation, consumer, and business-to-business.

Prior to Cavendish, Joe spent over 20 years building Polaron, a diverse technology group, that went public on AIM in 2004 before being acquired by the Fortune 500 US-listed Cooper Industries. Following the acquisition, he became global head of Cooper’s energy controls business, where he established and expanded its US operations through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Joe graduated from University College London with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering with computer science.

Sam Goldberg

• Associate

Sam is an associate on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across Europe and private equity investments globally.

Before joining Cain, Sam worked at BDO as an assistant manager.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Birmingham and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2024.

Benjamin Levin

• Analyst

Benjamin is an analyst on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on the firm’s private equity investments across its global portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Benjamin worked at Accenture.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University.

Daniel Nathan

• Senior Associate

Daniel is a senior associate on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on the firm’s private equity investments across its global portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Daniel worked at Sonder and Cloud Kitchens.

He holds a Master of Management from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan.

Arvi A. I. Luoma

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of European Equity

Arvi leads Cain’s European real estate equity business and oversees the team’s strategy, operations, and investment management activities. He has more than 20 years of direct real estate investment experience across more than 20 countries in Europe as well as the US. He has invested in all major commercial asset classes including industrial & logistics, office, retail, life sciences, PBSA, healthcare and hospitality.

Previously, Arvi was Co-founder & CEO of Blackbrook Capital (‘Blackbrook’), a specialist investor focusing on future proof supply chain infrastructure including logistics investment & development as well as net lease, build to suit and sale-leaseback transactions. Blackbrook merged with Cain in 2024. Prior to that, Arvi was head of European investments at W. P. Carey.

Arvi graduated from Oxford University with a Master of Engineering in materials science, economics & management. He is a reserve officer in the Finnish Navy where he was elected chairman of the reserve officer course. He also serves as a trustee of the Teacher Development Trust.

Eric Poretsky

• Senior Managing Director
• Head of US Equity

Eric leads Cain’s US real estate equity business and oversees the team’s strategy, operations, and investment management activities. Eric brings over 20 years of experience in acquisitions, development and asset management and has been involved in various commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed-used assets both in the US and internationally, across both credit and equity led investments.

Previously, Eric was a senior vice president at The Witkoff Group (‘Witkoff’), a US real estate investment and development company, where he evaluated and structured real estate investments, managed operations with equity capital partners, supported capital raising and oversaw development and asset management on large scale real estate projects across all major property sectors. Prior to Witkoff, Eric held roles at Strategic Value Partners, Starwood Capital Group and Brown Brothers Harriman.

Eric holds a Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California (Berkeley) and a bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics, magna cum laude, from Colgate University.

John Basting

• Senior Vice President

John is a senior vice president on Cain’s investment team in New York, where he oversees real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, John worked at Global Hospitality Investment Group, Kingdom Hotels, Cushman & Wakefield, Hospitality Real Estate Counselors, and JPMorgan.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, where he also completed a minor in real estate.

Tom Bates

• Managing Director

Tom joined Cain in 2020 specialising in U.K. and European equity investment and asset management.

Before joining Cain, Tom worked for The Blackstone Group as a portfolio manager. He was responsible for the asset management of large mixed-use estates and office assets across the U.K. and Europe, with a primary focus on central London. Prior to that, Tom worked for Workman LLP as a senior surveyor.

Tom is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography from The University of Exeter, specialising in human geography, as well as a post graduate diploma in surveying from the University of Reading.

Tim Brazier

• Senior Vice President

Tim is a senior vice president on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Tim worked at Ernst & Young in the real estate corporate finance team, where he advised institutional and private clients on M&A and capital raising.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Tucker Burleigh

• Vice President

Tucker is a vice president on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Tucker worked at Seven Valleys, Tishman Speyer, and HFF.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Williams College.

Matteo Busetti

• Senior Vice President

Matteo is a senior vice president on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Matteo worked at Cromwell Property Group and BNP Paribas in Milan.

He is a charter holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from UNSW Australia.

Kim Corash

• Vice President – Project Management & Tenant Coordination

Kim is a vice president on Cain’s asset management team in New York, responsible for project management and tenant coordination across the firm’s U.S. real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Kim worked at Savanna in New York.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago.

Oliver Cummings

• Managing Director – Head of PBSA

Oliver is a managing director within Cain’s European real estate team and leads the firm’s origination and investment in PBSA across the U.K. and Europe. Oliver has 15 years of experience in PBSA investment and development experience extending to over 16,000 beds in the UK, Spain and Portugal.

Before joining Cain, Oliver worked for W.P. Carey as an investment officer and head of European student housing asset management, where he was responsible for the acquisition, development, financing, delivery, asset management and disposal of over 10,500 beds throughout the U.K., Spain and Portugal. Prior to W.P. Carey, Oliver specialised in PBSA at Dartmoor Capital Management.

Oliver holds a Bachelor of Science in land management from the University of Reading.

Kate (Murtagh) d’Huart

• Senior Vice President

Kate is a senior vice president on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Kate worked at Edge Principal Advisers, The JBG Companies, and Real Estate Capital Partners.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Urban Planning from the University of Virginia and a Master of Business Administration from the university’s Darden School of Business.

Megan Davies

• Senior Associate

Megan is a senior associate on Cain’s asset management team in London, focusing on the firm’s European real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Megan worked at Accenture and Target Group.

She holds a degree in Economics from Cardiff University.

Tiffany Farshi

• Senior Associate

Tiffany is a senior associate on Cain’s investment team in Los Angeles, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Tiffany worked at Duff & Phelps.

She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and minors in Psychology and Law.

Yogesh Gupta

• Associate

Yogesh is an associate on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

He joined Cain through its 2024 merger with Blackbrook Capital and previously worked at Quant Insight and Strategy Consulting Group.

He holds a Master of Science in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with first-class honours.

Kobi Hekmat

• Analyst

Kobi is an analyst on Cain’s investment team in Los Angeles, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Kobi worked at CloudKitchens and RSTOR.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

Dominic Higgitt

• Senior Associate

Dominic is a senior associate on Cain’s asset management team in London, focusing on the firm’s European real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Dominic worked at Resolution Property, CLS Holdings, and Workman.

He is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Real Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University.

Charlotte Ives

• Associate

Charlotte is an associate on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

She joined Cain through its 2024 merger with Blackbrook Capital and previously worked at BBox Capital.

She holds a Master of Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, where she graduated with first-class honours.

Sameera Kolhatkar

• Vice President

Sameera is a vice president on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

She joined Cain through its 2024 merger with Blackbrook Capital and previously worked at Eldridge Industries, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University.

Stephanie Legh

• Vice President

Stephanie is a vice president on Cain’s asset management team in London, focusing on the firm’s European real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Stephanie worked at Avignon Capital and Texton Property Fund.

She holds a Bachelor of Science and an Honours degree in Property Studies from the University of Cape Town.

Calum McIntosh

• Associate

Calum is an associate on Cain’s investment team in London, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s European portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Calum worked at KPMG.

He is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Durham University, as well as the CFA Level I qualification.

Georgia Perry-Hilsdon

• Vice President

Georgia is a vice president on Cain’s asset management team in London, focusing on the firm’s European real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Georgia worked at abrdn.

She is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds a Master of Philosophy in Real Estate Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in History, both from Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.

Olivia Plansker

• Analyst

Olivia is an analyst on Cain’s U.S. real estate equity team in New York.

Before joining Cain, Olivia worked for Federal Capital Partners as an analyst.

Olivia holds a Master of Science in commerce with a concentration in finance from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Virginia.

Krissy Saraceno

• Senior Associate

Krissy is a senior associate on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on the firm’s U.S. real estate portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Krissy worked at AEW Capital Management.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Dartmouth College.

Jordan Shifman

• Associate

Jordan is an associate on Cain’s investment team in New York, focusing on real estate investments across the firm’s U.S. portfolio.

Before joining Cain, Jordan worked at Terra, Foundry Commercial, and PGIM Real Estate.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration with a minor in Real Estate from Cornell University.

Jon Strang

• Managing Director

Jon is a managing director on Cain’s European real estate equity team and leads the investment team working on the Blackbrook Capital portfolio.

Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Clarion Partners, an investment manager specialising in industrial properties in Europe. Jon has structured more than €2 billion of Sale-Leaseback, Build to Suit, Net Lease and Spec development investments in the UK, Nordics, Germany, France, Benelux, Iberia, Italy and CEE. Previously he had worked at J. P. Morgan Cazenove in its investment banking division where he covered diversified industrial companies and the mining sector.

Jon graduated with first-class honours from Oxford University with a Master of Engineering in engineering science.

Ben Tooley

• Managing Director

Ben is a managing director within Cain’s European real estate equity team. With close to 30 years of experience in real estate, Ben has worked for contractors, consultants, developers and lenders on developments across several sectors, including living, offices and hotels.

Before joining Cain, Ben worked for Summix Capital and Marick Real Estate, where his remit included leading on all aspects of development lifecycles, from origination to operational assets. He has been responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of developments including the extensive modernisation of Bush House, the mixed-use redevelopment of Brixton Town Hall, city offices on Fenchurch Street and a modular hotel in Manchester. Prior to Summix Capital and Marick Real Estate, Ben held roles at JLL and Lendlease.

Ben is a member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and holds a Batchelor of Science (Honours) degree in construction management.

Alice Vacani

• Vice President

Alice is a vice president on Cain’s European real estate equity team having joined Blackbrook Capital’s investment team in 2021.

Before joining Cain, Alice worked at Northwood Investors LLC. Alice has also held roles at Goldman Sachs and Rothesay Life.

Alice graduated from Oxford University with a Master of Chemistry.