Building on the momentum of the firm’s recent real estate portfolio growth and expansion, Gencom today announced a new organizational structure, strategic leadership appointments, and the addition of key talent that position the company for its next phase of growth as a global real estate investment and hospitality platform.
As Gencom, a U.S.-based investment firm that owns, operates, and develops prized real estate worldwide, has grown its global portfolio, the disciplines of investing capital and creating value through execution have become increasingly specialized. To support its next phase of strategic growth, the firm has organized its operations into two complementary business lines, Gencom Capital and Gencom Real Estate, each with a distinct mandate while working in close partnership to create long-term value across the firm’s global real estate portfolio.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Karim Alibhai will continue to lead Gencom, overseeing both businesses while providing strategic direction across the firm’s investment and operating activities. With more than four decades of visionary leadership in the real estate industry, Alibhai will continue to guide the firm’s long-term strategy, investment philosophy, and growth initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago, Gencom’s portfolio comprises nearly $8 billion in assets under management and includes 24 owned assets in operation or under development with more than 6,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Its hospitality-driven real estate portfolio includes some of the world’s most iconic hotels, resorts, and destinations, operated in partnership with leading global brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fairmont, Hyatt, and Marriott.
“Successful real estate platforms are built by combining disciplined investing with exceptional execution,” said Karim Alibhai. “As Gencom continues to grow, this evolution strengthens our leadership, sharpens accountability, and positions us to capitalize on the opportunities ahead while continuing to deliver outstanding outcomes for our investors and partners.”
Gencom Capital, led by Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio, will oversee the firm’s investment strategy, acquisitions, capital formation and allocation, capital markets, portfolio management, and investor relations across its equity and debt platforms.
Further strengthening Gencom Capital, the firm promoted three long-time members of its investment team to Managing Director. Ignasi Puig was promoted to Managing Director, Acquisitions & Investments; Peter Trujillo to Managing Director, Corporate Investments; and Blythe Pierre-Louis to Managing Director, Special Situations. These promotions reflect Gencom’s commitment to developing leadership from within while continuing to strengthen its investment platform.
Gencom Real Estate will be led by Donald McGregor, who has been promoted to President of Gencom Real Estate. In this leadership role, he will oversee the execution of the firm’s strategies across development, construction, and asset management, ensuring disciplined delivery from acquisition through stabilization and exit, while creating long-term value across the portfolio.
Supporting McGregor will be Shaun Johnston, who has been promoted to Head of Portfolio Finance & Accounting, Gencom Real Estate. Reporting directly to McGregor, Johnston will lead the finance and accounting team, collaborating closely with the asset management, development, and transaction teams to drive value at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and development through renovation, capital events, and ultimately asset disposition.
Further strengthening Gencom Real Estate, the firm recently hired Jake Lynch as Senior Vice President, Asset Management. Lynch brings more than 15 years of hospitality investment, asset management, and operational leadership experience, further enhancing Gencom’s capabilities in asset performance, operational excellence, and value creation across its growing portfolio.
“Our success has always been driven by exceptional people,” said Donald McGregor. “As we continue to grow, we are building a team with the expertise to create value at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Jake is a terrific addition to the Gencom Real Estate platform, and Shaun’s promotion reflects the depth of talent we have developed within the firm. Together, they reinforce our ability to cultivate talent, build relationships and deliver measurable results for our investors, partners and stakeholders.”
“The strength of any investment platform ultimately comes down to the quality of its people and the clarity of its leadership,” Alibhai added. “Today’s announcement reflects the exceptional and experienced team we have built over many years and positions Gencom to continue growing while remaining disciplined, entrepreneurial, and focused on creating long-term value for our investors, partners, and guests.”
The organizational appointments reinforce Gencom’s commitment to building an institutional platform that combines investment excellence with best-in-class execution, positioning the firm for continued strategic growth across global hospitality and real estate markets.
About Gencom
Gencom is a U.S.-based investment firm that owns, operates, and develops premier real estate around the world, with an emphasis on luxury hotels, resorts, branded residential properties, and hospitality operating platforms. Its portfolio includes some of the world’s most iconic hotels, resorts, and destinations, operated in partnership with leading global brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fairmont, Hyatt, and Marriott.
Founded more than 40 years ago, Gencom has grown to become one of the nation’s leading firms specializing in the development and management of luxury resort and residential properties, alongside full-service hospitality operating platforms. Today, Gencom’s portfolio comprises nearly $8 billion in assets under management and includes 24 owned assets in operation or under development with more than 6,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Through its affiliated companies, Gencom also has a significant presence in hospitality operations and experiential real estate, including Pyramid Global Hospitality, which manages 185 properties comprising approximately 50,000 keys across the United States and Europe, and Convene, a hospitality company that designs, builds, and manages more than 2 million square feet of premium meeting, event, and flexible office space.
For more information, visit www.gencomgrp.com.
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