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GoldenTree Asset Management Welcomes Sam Friedland as Head of Real Estate Credit Origination

Key Highlights:

  • GoldenTree Asset Management hires Sam Friedland as Principal and Head of Real Estate Credit Origination.

  • Friedland brings 15 years of real estate expertise from Related Fund Management.

  • Steve Tananbaum and Lee Kruter emphasize GoldenTree’s commitment to real estate credit investments.

  • GoldenTree continues to drive value for investors with innovative and nimble approaches.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

“GoldenTree has found attractive investment opportunities in real estate credit for two decades. We have a strong track record of working collaboratively with real estate companies and developers to help them achieve their objectives while creating attractive investments for our funds. The opportunity set in real estate credit has expanded recently and we are confident that Sam’s significant experience will allow us to accelerate our sourcing and structuring opportunities while offering compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors."

Steve Tananbaum, Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at GoldenTree

“While real estate credit as an asset class has garnered more attention recently, as a firm we have been making real estate credit investments that have created value for our investors for two decades. Our nimble approach allows us to commit in size, execute quickly, and provide creative solutions, which delivers value and differentiates GoldenTree.”

Lee Kruter, Partner and Head of Performing Credit at GoldenTree

“I am confident GoldenTree’s unique and time-tested approach to value investing across the credit spectrum, as well as the firm’s leadership in product development, will enable the firm to continue to drive value for investors in real estate. I have several long-standing relationships with the GoldenTree team, and I am thrilled to be part of the firm’s market-leading real estate credit platform.”

Sam Friedland, Principal and Head of Real Estate Credit Origination at GoldenTree

Our Take:

GoldenTree Asset Management’s strategic hire of Sam Friedland as Principal and Head of Real Estate Credit Origination underscores the firm's dedication to expanding its footprint in the real estate credit sector. Friedland's extensive experience and established relationships are poised to enhance GoldenTree's already robust investment strategies. This move is a testament to GoldenTree’s innovative approach and commitment to delivering substantial value and superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors. The firm’s ability to adapt swiftly and provide bespoke solutions remains a key differentiator in the competitive landscape of asset management.