Damian Taylor
About Damian Taylor
Damian Taylor serves as the Managing Director and Head of North America Real Estate at UBS's Private Funds Group. With a strong background in real estate investment management and advisory services, he has held various leadership roles across prominent firms and possesses extensive experience in structuring real estate transactions.
Current Role at UBS
Damian Taylor serves as the Managing Director and Head of North America Real Estate within the Private Funds Group at UBS. He has held this position since 2022, operating out of New York, NY. In this role, he focuses on providing advisory solutions for complex real estate transactions, which include joint ventures, fund formations, and recapitalizations. His expertise is instrumental in guiding clients through the intricacies of real estate investment.
Previous Experience at CBRE
Before joining UBS, Damian Taylor worked at CBRE as a Director in the CBRE Capital Advisors division from 2009 to 2017. During his eight years in this role, he was based in the Greater New York City Area. His responsibilities included advising on capital markets and investment strategies, contributing to his extensive knowledge in real estate finance.
Educational Background
Damian Taylor has a strong educational foundation, having studied at several prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Harvard Business School. Additionally, he studied Humanities at the University of Oxford, which provided him with a diverse academic background.
Experience in Real Estate Investment Management
Damian Taylor has extensive experience in structuring and syndicating direct real estate equity investments, particularly for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. His career includes significant roles at various firms, including Arch Street Capital Advisors, LLC, where he served as Managing Director from 2017 to 2021. He has a diversified global experience in investment management, especially with foreign institutions from the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Early Career at Hines and Other Firms
Damian Taylor began his career in real estate at Hines, where he worked as an Assistant Project/Asset Manager from 2001 to 2003 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He also held positions at The JBG Companies as a Summer Associate and at UBS Investment Bank as an Associate Director in Real Estate. Additionally, he worked as a Contract Consultant at Ciuci Consulting in 2009, gaining experience in both domestic and international markets.