Brian Duggan
About Brian Duggan
Brian Duggan is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Livly and Guardian Properties, LLC, with over 22 years of experience in real estate and business management. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and possesses advanced degrees in finance and management from respected universities.
Work at Livly
Brian Duggan serves as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Livly since 2018. In this role, he focuses on strategic leadership and operational excellence within the company. His experience in real estate and investment management informs his approach to driving growth and innovation at Livly. The company operates in the Greater Chicago Area, where Duggan leverages his extensive background to enhance business performance and foster a culture of accountability.
Current Role at Guardian Properties, LLC
Since 2009, Brian Duggan has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Guardian Properties, LLC. His leadership spans over 15 years in the Greater Chicago Area, where he oversees the company's real estate investment and management operations. Duggan's expertise in acquiring and developing properties contributes to the firm's strategic direction and operational success.
Previous Experience at Harlem Irving Companies
Brian Duggan worked as Director of Development at Harlem Irving Companies from 2006 to 2008. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing development projects and enhancing the company's real estate portfolio in Chicago. His contributions during this period helped shape the company's growth strategy.
Educational Background
Brian Duggan has a strong educational foundation in finance and management. He earned a Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Virginia in 2000. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Real Estate, Finance, and Non-Profit Management from 2003 to 2005. He also received a Bachelor of Business Studies in Finance, Investments, and Banking from the Wisconsin School of Business, graduating in 1999.
Professional Experience and Skills
With over 22 years of experience, Brian Duggan has developed a comprehensive skill set in acquiring, developing, and managing operating companies and real estate investments. His previous roles include Senior Manager in Real Estate at Mesirow Financial and Associate in Investment Banking at EY. Duggan is skilled in implementing operational dashboards to measure and drive performance across business units, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organizations he has been part of.