Verity Sylvester
About Verity Sylvester
Verity Sylvester is the Co-Founder and COO of Branch, where she has worked since 2018. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and has previous experience in real estate analysis and leasing.
Work at Branch
Verity Sylvester has served as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Branch since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction. Her leadership has contributed to the growth and development of Branch within the Greater New York City Area. With six years of experience in her current position, she plays a crucial role in shaping the company's vision and executing its business strategies.
Education and Expertise
Verity Sylvester earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Ivey Business School at Western University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and management practices.
Background
Before co-founding Branch, Verity Sylvester gained valuable experience in the real estate sector. She worked at Manulife Asset Management as an Analyst in Real Estate for nine months in 2015 and later as a Senior Analyst in Real Estate from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Retail Leasing Assistant at Cadillac Fairview for one year and completed an internship in Acquisitions at SL Green Realty Corp. in 2018.
Professional Experience
Verity Sylvester has accumulated diverse professional experience in the real estate industry. Her tenure at Manulife Asset Management included roles as both an Analyst and a Senior Analyst, where she focused on real estate investments. Her experience at Cadillac Fairview as a Retail Leasing Assistant and her internship at SL Green Realty Corp. further enhanced her understanding of the real estate market and leasing processes.