Our management team’s experience predates the founding of the Caerus Group’s by over fifteen years. Senior management has been active as real estate operators and investment advisors for their entire careers, commanding a thorough understanding of the complexities of the asset class. Other management members have extensive experience in capital markets and finance, completing the 360-degree viewpoint of Caerus management. As multi-disciplinary organization, Caerus has a unique perspective of the market and a comprehensive view of the asset class, which allows us to make sound decisions balanced by solid risk management and a view on exits.

The Caerus team uses its broad expertise and market presence to deliver stellar performance and returns. With strong capital markets and hands on real estate experience, Caerus is able to capitalize on a growing need for a reliable local partner, and sound manager and advisor, who can identify opportunities and provide seamless execution.

 

Leo Tsimmer, Senior Managing Partner

For the past 20+ years Leo has been responsible for directing and overseeing investments and new developments of commercial, residential, and mixed-use assets worth over $2 billion. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, the pursuit of new development opportunities, acquisition, land-use and project planning, creative A+D programming, team leadership and financing activities across the company’s portfolio.

Mr. Tsimmer’s record is defined by ability to identify unique opportunities with asymmetrical risk/return profiles. He is best known for innovative high-end projects, which stand out for special attention to sustainability, quality of construction and bespoke design. He was named a pioneer of Highline Park luxury development in Chelsea, after completing the first new building in the neighborhood in 40 years. Mr. Tsimmer’s work has been extensively covered by global media including Bloomberg, London Telegraph, Vanity Fair and received several sustainability and Venice Biennale awards.

New York Times said about Mr. Tsimmer: “He brings to mind the kind of maverick spirit that once defined the American West: a healthy willingness to take risks coupled with a disdain for the values of the crusty Old World establishment”. He is a frequent speaker at Entrepreneurship and Technology events including Microsoft Reactor and Harvard Business School Tech Conference.

Mr. Tsimmer has served as principal at several property management and construction firms. Prior to real estate, he spent 7 years in physical commodities, where he spearheaded agriculture division for a Swiss-based trader executing $4 billion in transactions and managing offices in 5 countries.

Mr. Tsimmer graduated from University Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics. His other interests include contemporary architecture, biogeometry and beekeeping.

Caerus Group has unsurpassed real estate qualifications including:

•  Proven track record of investing and developing with the highest-quality real estate
• Established presence in New York City and US real estate market
• Access to capital from diverse sources internationally
• Knowledge capital markets dynamics and processes
• Expertise in equity and leveraged financing and re-financings
• Knowledge of regulatory risk and environmental requirements
• Understanding of entitlement processes, political environments and local issues
• Concentration on functionality and long-term operating efficiencies
• Experience with complex mixed-use projects, including special public and government procedures
• Extensive experience with investors and clients in emerging markets
• Established network of diverse and strategic relationships across the real estate, financing and capital markets spheres