We are excited to announce the appointment of David Marks as Brio Real Estate’s Chief Operating Officer. David brings nearly 15 years of industry experience and a proven track record of strong leadership across real estate operations, portfolio management, and strategic growth. He joins Brio from Blackstone’s Real Estate group, where he led the U.S. Core+ portfolio management team with a focus on Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) and Blackstone Property Partners (BPP). David will lead Brio’s core operations, drive alignment for strategic initiatives and enhance collaboration across our global teams in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific. Welcome to Brio, David!
Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
Real Estate
A global real estate credit solutions provider delivering value to Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies
About us
In 2025, Blackstone established Brio Real Estate (“Brio”) as a portfolio company focused on real estate credit. Brio is a commercial real estate services platform that supports Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies (“BREDS”) investments across the globe. The company provides support across key functions, including corporate, transaction, and management services. The critical infrastructure and capabilities Brio provides for BREDS allows for effective support in the management of its global portfolio. Today, BREDS has more than $76 billion of investor capital across high yield / opportunistic real estate credit funds, a publicly traded Mortgage REIT, and liquid securities strategies. BREDS is part of Blackstone Real Estate, the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector.
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https://www.briore.com
External link for Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Type
- Privately Held
Employees at Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
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Martin Toal
Associate Director at Brio Real Estate
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Victor Ovcharov, MBA
Executive Director, Asset Management at Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
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Dacey Hartsfield
Office Operations Professional | Productivity Specialist | Passionate About Driving Results and Empowering Teams
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Jim Sawitzke
Head of Sales / Senior Relationship Manager at Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
Updates
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Volunteers from Blackstone, and more than 30 Blackstone portfolio companies and partners came together in over 90 cities worldwide for CoreGiving Day—proving that united, we can achieve extraordinary impact. Thanks to everyone who joined and our generous sponsors, we helped enable over one million meals for children and families facing hunger. CBRE Industrial & Logistics, Cushman & Wakefield, Eastdil Secured, JLL, and Newmark. The fight isn’t over—keep the momentum going by donating to CoreGiving at https://lnkd.in/gdfH-8wu. Just $1 provides 5 meals, turning your generosity into real impact. #CoreGivingDay #EndHungerTogether #CollectiveAction #GlobalImpact
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Today, the power of partnership is in full force. Our team is volunteering alongside Blackstone and more than 30 Blackstone portfolio companies and partners in over 90 cities worldwide for CoreGiving Day. From food banks to urban farms to community kitchens, we’re tackling hunger head-on—proving that when we unite with one mission, incredible impact happens. You can help too by donating to CoreGiving at https://lnkd.in/gdfH-8wu. Just $1 provides 5 meals, turning your generosity into real impact. #CoreGivingDay #EndHungerTogether #CollectiveAction #GlobalImpact
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This week, we join Blackstone and over 30 Blackstone portfolio companies and partners worldwide for CoreGiving Day—a powerful day of service dedicated to fighting hunger. Our team is ready to roll up our sleeves alongside thousands of volunteers, knowing every box packed, crop harvested, and meal served fuels brighter futures for children and families in need. You can help too by donating to CoreGiving at https://lnkd.in/gdfH-8wu. Just $1 provides 5 meals, turning your generosity into real impact. #CoreGivingDay #EndHungerTogether #CollectiveAction #GlobalImpact
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Maddox as Brio Real Estate’s Chief Executive Officer. With a strong track record of leading successful commercial real estate transactions, both in the U.S. and abroad, Robert brings deep industry and leadership expertise to the company. As CEO, Robert will be responsible for Brio’s growth strategy, building capabilities across key functions, including corporate, transaction and management services, ensuring the organization is well-positioned to support Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) investments across the globe. Robert is in Dallas and will work closely with Brio’s team members across the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Welcome to Brio, Robert!
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