Greystar Appoints Jordan Kobert as Senior Managing Director of Digital Technologies to Lead Global Digital Innovations
Charleston, SC – November 11, 2024 – Greystar, the global leader in rental housing, investment management, development, and property management, today announced the appointment of Jordan Kobert as Senior Managing Director of Digital Technologies. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Andrew Livingstone, Kobert and his team will spearhead Greystar’s digital strategy, leading the Product & Engineering teams to drive innovation and elevate the company’s digital platform.
Based in Truckee, California, Kobert brings over 20 years of experience in technology, product development, and business strategy. His expertise spans both consumer and enterprise software, positioning him perfectly to advance Greystar’s digital capabilities. Kobert and his team will focus on developing cutting-edge digital experiences to better serve Greystar's global residents, while also enhancing efficiency across the company’s operations through new digital solutions.
"We are thrilled to have Jordan join the Greystar team," said Andrew Livingstone. "His extensive background in leading product innovation and digital transformation will be invaluable as we continue to evolve Greystar’s digital platform and scale our global operations. Jordan's work will play a crucial role in creating a seamless, tech-enabled experience for our residents, property owners, and partners.”
Commenting on his new role, Kobert said, “I’m excited to join Greystar at a time when the intersection of technology and real estate is opening new possibilities. My goal is to deliver digital tools that not only enhance the resident experience but also enable Greystar to lead the industry in delivering innovative solutions and business outcomes. I look forward to working with the talented team here to shape the future of our platform.”
Before joining Greystar, Kobert led Breakaway Industries, a coaching platform backed by YCombinator. Previously, he was a founding team member at Urbandoor, where he led product development through its acquisition by Airbnb in 2019. His earlier career includes pivotal roles at Strava, Google, and HomeGain.com, where he focused on scaling digital products to global audiences.
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates approximately $320 billion of real estate in 249 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 966,700 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit Greystar’s website.
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