Jimmy Yung Joins Rockwood Capital as Global Head of Originations

Rockwood Capital Welcomes Jimmy Yung as Global Head of Originations

Rockwood Capital, a prominent private real estate investment firm, has made headlines with its recent announcement regarding the appointment of Jimmy Yung as the Senior Managing Director and the Global Head of Originations. This decision aims to enhance the firm’s investment and capital deployment strategy, focusing specifically on commercial real estate (CRE) investments.

A Strategic Move for Rockwood

Operating out of Rockwood’s Los Angeles office, Yung will be instrumental in overseeing the company’s sourcing, structuring, and execution of credit investments in the CRE domain. His role entails a significant responsibility as he will work closely with Niraj Shah, Partner and Global Head of Credit, to drive the firm’s growth and investment opportunities.

Niraj Shah expressed enthusiasm about Yung's addition to the team, emphasizing, “We are excited to have Jimmy join Rockwood. We believe that his investment insight and extensive knowledge of various CRE credit products will help us identify and build attractive investment opportunities for our clients.”

Jimmy Yung: A Wealth of Experience

Jimmy Yung brings an impressive wealth of experience to Rockwood, boasting over 27 years in origination and investment management across the United States and Asia. Prior to his current role, he spent seven years at Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies, where he was the Managing Director overseeing the West Coast operations of their commercial real estate lending platform. He has also held significant positions at TPG Real Estate Finance Trust and Deutsche Bank, showcasing his expertise in the real estate investment sector.

Yung earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree from Georgetown University, along with studies in international economics and languages from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This diverse educational background complements his professional expertise and global network in the real estate investment landscape.

Looking to the Future

In his new position, Yung expressed eagerness about joining Rockwood and contributing to the firm’s market strategies. “I am thrilled to be part of Rockwood and assist the company in capitalizing on the numerous opportunities present in today’s market,” he stated. Yung looks forward to collaborating with the experienced Rockwood team to attract appealing investments, both on the capital stack and below.

About Rockwood Capital

Founded in 1995, Rockwood Capital is a private real estate investment firm that combines debt and equity capital with extensive real estate operating expertise. The firm specializes in repositioning, developing, redeveloping, and recapitalizing residential, mixed-use, office, retail, industrial, and hotel properties in key markets across the United States. With a workforce of around 80 employees, Rockwood operates offices in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Since its inception, Rockwood and its clients have invested approximately $40.1 billion in real estate and real estate-related assets. As of Q1 2025, the firm manages a portfolio valued at about $13.2 billion.

Rockwood’s international investor base includes sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, fund of funds, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. For more information, visit www.rockwoodcap.com.