MIAMI, FL – January 27, 2022 – Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development and lending platform specializing in hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Pinsker to the role of Vice President – Acquisitions. In this role, Pinsker will help shape and execute on the firm’s long-term investment strategy through the selective acquisition of full-service, cash-flowing hotels in U.S. markets with strong underlying fundamentals. His specific duties will include deal sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and a variety of investment-related activities.
“Martin’s extensive network of relationships within the hospitality sector, deep understanding of the investment and capital markets landscape, and strong track record for applying a disciplined approach to investments will enable Driftwood Capital to expand its portfolio through the selective acquisition of hotel assets that meet our rigorous criteria,” said Carlos Rodriguez Sr., Driftwood Capital’s Chairman & CEO. “We’re pleased to welcome him to the team.”
Pinsker joins Driftwood Capital after serving nearly a decade as Senior Director, Investments with Vancouver, B.C.-based American Hotel Income Properties. During his time there he executed on more than 25 single-asset and portfolio acquisitions with a total value exceeding $1.4 billion dollars. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Analyst at O’Neill Hotels & Resorts Ltd., also in Vancouver for two years, and as an Associate on the Hospitality Asset Management team at Trimont Real Estate Advisors in Atlanta, GA.
Pinsker holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, School of Hotel Administration.
