Rockwood Capital Announces Appointment of Jimmy Yung as Global Head of Originations

Rockwood Capital Welcomes Jimmy Yung as Global Head of Originations

In a significant move within the real estate investment sector, Rockwood Capital, a private equity firm specializing in real estate, has officially announced the appointment of Jimmy Yung as its new Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Originations. This strategic hiring aims to further enhance the company's origination and fundraising strategies.

A New Chapter for Rockwood Capital

With his extensive experience spanning over 27 years in management and investment within the real estate sector, Mr. Yung is poised to make a substantial impact at Rockwood Capital. He will oversee the firm's efforts in securing financing, structuring, and executing commercial real estate (CRE) investments. His role is vital as he focuses on expanding the organization's credit platform, ensuring the identification of new investment opportunities.

Located in Rockwood's Los Angeles office, Mr. Yung will report directly to Niraj Shah, who serves as Partner and Global Head of Credit. Mr. Shah expressed great enthusiasm for Mr. Yung's arrival, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy to Rockwood. His investment expertise and deep understanding of the industry dynamics will greatly assist us in identifying and structuring attractive investment opportunities for our clients."

A Wealth of Experience

Prior to joining Rockwood, Mr. Yung spent seven successful years at Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies, where he led the firm's commercial mortgage platform on the West Coast as a Managing Director. His previous roles include serving as the Head of Origination and a member of the Investment Committee at TPG Real Estate Finance Trust, as well as overseeing the Real Estate Special Situations group at Deutsche Bank.

Mr. Yung holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Georgetown University and has studied international economics and languages at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His impressive background positions him to navigate the complexities of the real estate market effectively.

Optimizing Investment Strategies

In expressing his excitement about the new role, Mr. Yung remarked, "I am thrilled to be part of Rockwood and to leverage the numerous opportunities present in today's market. I look forward to collaborating with the experienced team at Rockwood to identify attractive investments across the entire capital structure."

About Rockwood Capital

Founded in 1995, Rockwood Capital specializes in investment strategies that combine equity and debt for repositioning, developing, rehabilitating, and recapitalizing residential, mixed-use, commercial, retail, industrial, and hotel properties in key markets across the United States. The company boasts a workforce of 80 employees across its offices in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Since its inception, Rockwood and its executives have invested around $40.1 billion in real estate and real estate-related assets.

As of the first quarter of 2025, Rockwood manages a substantial portfolio valued at approximately $13.2 billion. Its clientele includes a diverse range of international investors, such as sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension funds, foundations, insurance companies, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. For further information, visit www.rockwoodcap.com.