Gwen Leurini joins Marcus Partners as principal, CFO and CCO

Marcus Partners announced that Gwen Leurini has joined the firm as principal, chief financial officer and chief compliance officer. She also will serve on the firm’s management committee and chair the compliance and risk committee.

“Gwen brings a broad range of experience to our firm, gained across the commercial real estate and investment fields,” said Patrick Sousa, chief operating officer and head of capital at Marcus Partners. “Her work will enhance our ability to deliver on our commitments to drive strong investor value and create a strong organizational culture.”

Leurini joins Marcus Partners after 17 years with AEW Capital Management, where she most recently served as senior vice president/head of fund operations. In this role, she was responsible for financial management and investor reporting for $1.7 billion in combined assets. Previously, she served as the controller for AEW’s value-add series of closed-end funds and served as assistant controlle