Benenson Capital Partners, a privately held real estate investment, development and asset management firm, has named Richard Kessler CEO.
Kessler, who has served as COO since 1998, succeeds to the role after nearly five decades with the firm. He will continue overseeing the company’s strategic direction, investment activity and day-to-day operations, while guiding the firm’s next phase of growth in partnership with the Benenson family.
Since joining the company in 1978, Kessler has held leadership roles across development, finance and acquisitions, and has been responsible for completing billions of dollars in real estate transactions.