Gilbane Development names Andreas Vlahakis Head of Capital Markets
Seasoned Capital Markets Executive Joins Firm to Lead Financing Strategy
Andreas Vlahakis has joined Gilbane Development Company as Head of Capital Markets, based in New York City. Vlahakis leads the firm’s financing strategy, capital partner relationships, and transaction structuring, reporting directly to James Patchett, President and CEO of Gilbane Development. He brings more than a decade of real estate capital markets experience, most recently as Managing Director for Capital Markets at Thor Equities.
New York, NY (April 20, 2026) – Gilbane Development, a nationally recognized leader in integrated real estate development, today announced the appointment of Andreas Vlahakis as Head of Capital Markets based out of the firm’s New York City office. Vlahakis brings extensive experience in real estate capital markets, including a track record spanning all asset classes with a focus on ground-up multifamily and student housing investments.
As Head of Capital Markets, Vlahakis will refine and execute Gilbane Development’s funding strategy, reporting directly to James Patchett, President and CEO of Gilbane Development. Vlahakis will help set the firm’s capital strategy and make investment decisions, develop and strengthen relationships with funding and equity partners, and lead transaction structuring and negotiations.
“Andreas’ appointment reflects our commitment to building the infrastructure needed to support our next phase of growth,” said James Patchett, President and CEO at Gilbane Development. “His long-term industry relationships and his deep experience raising and structuring capital will be invaluable as we continue to expand our pipeline and pursue new opportunities.”
“Gilbane has a strong foundation and an ambitious vision for the future, and I’m proud to bring my experience to help fuel their growth,” says Andreas Vlahakis, Head of Capital Markets at Gilbane Development. “I look forward to strengthening the firm’s capital partner relationships and helping unlock new opportunities across different asset classes.”
Prior to joining Gilbane, Vlahakis served as Managing Director for Capital Markets at Thor Equities, where he led all equity raising efforts encompassing the firm’s deals and partners. He also served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at Thor Equities. Vlahakis held positions at US Property Trust as Director of Acquisitions, The Luzzato Company as Senior Associate and at Berkshire Hathaway as Commercial Brokerage Associate. He started his career as a Commercial Real Estate Analyst at Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Vlahakis holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and Finance and a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Advertising from Pepperdine University.
About Gilbane Development
Gilbane Development is the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., a 155-year-old family-owned company. With over $11.8 billion in development and more than 25,000 units of housing completed/underway, Gilbane Development’s projects incorporate every aspect of real estate including: multifamily housing (market rate apartments, student housing, and affordable housing); mixed-used developments; healthcare facilities; K-12 schools; government facilities; and many types of facilities delivered through public-private partnerships. To learn more, visit gilbaneco.com.