Howard Margolis joins Clarion Partners as head of product development

Clarion Partners announced that Howard Margolis has joined the firm in the newly created role of head of product development.

In this role, Margolis will work to further advance products already in development as well as create new investment opportunities for clients and the firm.

“This is a strategic and timely hire for the firm,” said Hugh Macdonnell, managing director. “Howard brings to Clarion a diverse background and broad expertise in real estate investment management. He will apply his knowledge and experience to create investment products and thus deliver value to our clients.”

Margolis joins Clarion Partners from BIP Investments, where he served as principal. Prior to that, he served in investment leadership roles at Willett Advisors, the Government of Singapore Investment Corp., and the Real Estate Investment Banking group of UBS.

He is a longstanding member of PREA and is currently serving as the chair of the conference committee. He is also a member of the ULI Global Exchange Council.