LD&D Expands Leadership Team with Strategic Executive Hires

Miami-based real estate investment, development and design firm LD&D announced the addition of two high-level executives to its team, signaling a pivotal step in the company’s strategic evolution.

Dylan Margolin joins as Vice President of Investments, while Paul Hess takes on the role of Vice President of Development. Their combined expertise will be instrumental in expanding LD&D’s presence and influence across the industry.

“By fortifying our team with such exceptional talent, we are poised to surpass our ambitious growth goals and set new benchmarks in the markets we serve,” said Diego Bonet, Managing Partner of LD&D. “With more than $500 million in assets under management and a development pipeline of 1.25 million square feet in Florida and New York City markets, the pair further solidifies our position as we expand our footprint in these two focus markets.”

Margolin brings a wealth of experience to LD&D, having overseen more than $4 billion in transactions across a diverse range of strategies, markets and asset classes. He will be responsible for identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, in addition to managing all financing aspects of ongoing projects. Prior to joining LD&D, Margolin held the position of Vice President of Investments at W5 Group, where he led acquisitions efforts across various asset classes and was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, structuring and closing transactions. Earlier in his career, he worked at J.P. Morgan in the Real Estate Americas group where he was responsible for the underwriting and due diligence of new investments.

In his new role, Hess will oversee the development process of LD&D’s diverse real estate portfolio from conception through completion, collaborating closely with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to ensure goals are met effectively. His responsibilities include advancing new projects and supporting ongoing developments such as the Datura Hotel & Residences in West Palm Beach and a new luxury residential development in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood launching this fall. Hess previously served as a Director of Acquisitions and Development at OKO Group in Miami, bringing institutional expertise honed through his role in leading and overseeing all aspects of entitlement and planning for complex, large-scale projects. He also brings valuable experience from his time as Development Manager at Quarterra Group, Lennar Corporation’s multifamily division, where he assisted in overseeing multifamily development in the tri-state area from acquisition through stabilization.

“I’m thrilled to join LD&D and contribute to its remarkable growth journey,” said Margolin. “The firm’s advanced approach to development and investment strategy present exciting opportunities, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive its continued success.”

 

“LD&D’s reputation for excellence and its portfolio of transformative projects drew me to this role,” added Hess. “I’m eager to collaborate with our talented team to develop projects that continue to exceed expectations and make meaningful impacts in our communities.”