Speakers

Mr. Das serves as Chief Investment Officer of RealOp Investments. He has led over $20 billion in private equity, principal

investment, advisory and capital raising transactions across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Additionally, Mr. Das serves as the

Chairman of the Board of Cash Republic and Rochelle State Bank and its Bank Holding Company. Previously, he was a

Managing Director at Dubai International Capital, a private equity firm with over $11 billion in assets. Mr. Das founded Private

Equity practice at BroadStreet Group and served as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer for the firm’s private equity investments.

At UBS Investment Bank, Mr. Das was an Executive Director and founding member of the team recruited to develop Structured

Product and Special Opportunities business at the investment bank. Mr. Das began his career at Merrill Lynch where he was a

Vice President at the Investment Bank. He received a B.A. degree, cum laude, in Economics from Cornell University and is

registered with FINRA. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and a Charter Member of The Indus

Entrepreneurs (TiE).

Firm Bio:

RealOp is a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm focused on commercial, residential, and alternative asset classes across the United States. The firm is dedicated to creating long-term value for its partners, customers, and stakeholders through a flexible investment strategy, active asset management, advisory services, and operational excellence.

Since its inception, RealOp has executed more than $1 billion in transactions and currently manages over $545 million in assets. The firm has built a strong track record of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns across multiple market cycles, including $446 million in realized exits that generated a blended gross leveraged IRR exceeding 40% and more than 2x invested capital.

Operating through a diverse range of investment structures, including private funds, syndications, and joint ventures, RealOp has partnered with leading institutions such as Bain Capital Special Situations and Kennedy Wilson. Supported by a 45-person team across 14 markets in 5 states, RealOp provides fully integrated capabilities spanning asset management, property management, development, construction management, accounting, engineering, and legal services. Its extensive network and relationship-driven sourcing strategy generate unique investment opportunities and strong market access.