NEW YORK, NY, June 16, 2025 – Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, announced today that Brett Kahn has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Asset Management – Housing. In this new role, Kahn will lead Clarion's asset management platform for its growing housing portfolio, working closely with senior leadership to drive performance and innovation in the sector.
Kahn brings nearly two decades of multifamily real estate experience, most recently serving as Managing Director and West Region Co-Head at JPMorgan Asset Management. While there, he oversaw a $25 billion portfolio encompassing more than 41 million square feet of office, industrial and retail investments along with 11,000+ apartment units. Throughout his tenure at JPMorgan, he held progressively more senior roles in asset management, dispositions, national multi-family sector strategy, and operational leadership within the Real Estate Americas group. Over his career, he has executed more than $5.5 billion in real estate transactions.
“We're thrilled to welcome Brett to Clarion's Housing leadership team," said Sue Ansel, Managing Director and Head of Housing at Clarion Partners. “His deep expertise and strategic insight into the housing sector will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strengthen our platform to deliver long-term value for our investors."
Kahn will be based in Clarion's Los Angeles office, and work in close collaboration with Gary Rufrano, Managing Director and Head of Transactions.