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New York, NY, USA

Graham T.

Strategic Finance & Real Estate Executive: Building Value Across Markets and Cycles

With a 15-year tenure in high-stakes real estate investment and finance, Graham Tedesco, CAIA, distinguishes himself through a notable ability to source, execute, and generate value from complex transactions. His expertise spans investment banking to private equity, where he's led teams in securing and managing over $2.9B in transactions. Graham excels in structuring dynamic financing solutions, negotiating multi-faceted joint ventures, and strategizing across acquisitions, development, and dispositions. He also has extensive operations experience, and excels in building workflows and processes to help platforms scale. His forward-thinking approach is further evidenced by his success in fundraising and investor relations, driving growth and sustaining strong stakeholder confidence in challenging and diverse market conditions.

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Graham T.

Experience

Jan 2017 — Jan 2025
UOVO

UOVO

Chief Investment Officer

UOVO is the premier provider of storage and services for art, fashion, archives, and collectibles, offering customized solutions and a comprehensive suite of services, including climate-controlled storage and digital inventory management.

  • Directed 49 real estate development projects with over 4.7M square feet developed, including art and self-storage facilities.
  • Oversaw $1.3B in invested capital and achieved combined gross returns of 30% IRR/3.5x MOIC across multiple exits.
  • Executed advanced tax deferral strategies and spearheaded the execution of 1031 exchanges, optimizing the firm's tax position.
Oct 2015 — Dec 2016
UOVO

UOVO

Chief Financial Officer

  • Directed all financial operations, strategically managing a revolving line of credit to enhance financial flexibility.
  • Led a comprehensive overhaul of the construction requisition process, improving cash management and reducing funding cycles by 15%.
  • Managed the budgeting process and executed strategic real estate tax abatement programs across all properties.
Nov 2014 — Oct 2015
UOVO

UOVO

Director - Acquisitions & Development

  • Directed the origination, underwriting, and closing of acquisitions, maximizing investment returns and portfolio growth.
  • Oversaw development of over 1 million SF of space, driving significant expansion across Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.
  • Implemented a formalized acquisition process using Salesforce, enhancing property database management.
Sep 2012 — Feb 2016
Deco Capital Group, LLC

Deco Capital Group, LLC

Principal

Deco Capital Group, LLC is a real estate company based in Miami Beach, specializing in strategic investments and development projects.

  • Secured strategic partnerships and substantial financial commitments, strengthening the company's investment portfolio.
  • Directed successful execution and acquisition of prime developable land, enhancing group investments.
  • Developed and implemented an original investment thesis driving strategic planning and vision.
Mar 2011 — Sep 2012
Brilla Group

Brilla Group

Vice President

Bricapital is a private equity and asset management firm focused on the hospitality sector in the Caribbean and Latin America.

  • Managed the analyst pool and oversaw the underwriting process for investment opportunities.
  • Collaborated with asset management to construct budgets and make informed capital decisions, including negotiating new management agreements.
  • Contributed to a 3x growth in assets by executing multiple high-profile transactions.
Jun 2010 — Mar 2011
Brilla Group

Brilla Group

Associate

  • Prepared corporate overviews and pitchbooks, and generated financial models for investment analysis.
  • Compiled a comprehensive database of core market assets, supporting strategy and investment decisions.
Jun 2009 — May 2010
HSBC Bank USA

HSBC Bank USA

Analyst

HSBC is a global banking and financial services organization, offering a range of services worldwide.

  • Prepared detailed credit memoranda for a $1.2B+ portfolio, focusing on asset preservation and risk mitigation.
  • Managed 16+ loans with comprehensive asset management expertise, supporting loan structuring and refinancing.
Aug 2006 — Jul 2008

Broadpoint Securities

Analyst

Broadpoint Securities is a company involved in financial services, including stock appraisal and investment banking.

  • Conducted appraisals and post-deal analysis for investment banking, ensuring accurate valuations and compliance.
  • Tracked inventory and assessed risk, contributing to overall risk management strategies.