Gianni Novo

Gianni joined CBRE in 2022 as Senior Vice President of Debt and Structured Finance. His brokerage firm, Novo Capital Partners, Inc., was acquired along with key members of the company. At CBRE, Gianni leads a team of professionals specializing in strategic debt and equity solutions for commercial real estate owners across various product types, including multifamily, retail, office, and industrial. Gianni oversees all aspects of the team’s loan production and sales activity. With over 600 transactions closed and more than one billion dollars of loan volume financed, he is a trusted advisor to his clients. Gianni has cultivated long-standing lender relationships, some which span over a decade. His commitment to always perform at the highest level and deliver exceptional results has elevated him to one of the most reputable private capital and middle market loan originators in Southern California.

Gianni began his professional work experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney while attending Loyola Marymount University. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and emphasis in Finance, his career began at a well-recognized national commercial real estate brokerage firm in Los Angeles, where he established a foundation in business development and underwriting analysis. Subsequently, he co-founded and served under various well known commercial real estate companies which further strengthened his business operation and leadership skills.

Gianni was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and attended St. John Bosco High School, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors. He currently resides in Brentwood with his wife and daughter. Gianni is an active tennis player and enjoys endurance activities, however his favorite activity is taking his daughter to Jiu-jitsu and tennis practice.

Education

• 2009 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Loyola Marymount University
• 2005 St. John Bosco High School

Pro Affiliations / Accreditations

• CBRE DSF Private Client Group
• CBRE DSF Freddie Mac Agency SBL Regional Representative
• LMU Real Estate Alumni
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
• St. John Bosco High School Board of Directors

Achievements & Awards

• Los Angeles Marathon
• Napa Valley HITS Triathlon
• Bass Lake Triathlon
• Muay Thai Boxing Green Belt
• St. John Bosco Swimming & Water Polo Coaches Award
• Successfully repositioned value-add multifamily projects

Significant Transactions

• Sirott Properties
  SoCal Multifamily Portfolio
  Bank Acq. & Refi
  $76,430,000
  400-units
• Anonymous Medical Doctor
  Beverly Hills & New York Multifamily Portfolio
  Bank Refinance
  $22,730,000
  70-units
• Landmark Global Management
  San Gabriel Valley The Coral Reef Multifamily
  Bank Acquisition
  $10,000,000
  62-units
• Generation Real Estate Partners
  The Arthur Weho Luxury Multifamily
  Construction
  $15,500,000
  35-units
• 611 Gayley, LLC
  UCLA Student Housing
  Construction
  $6,700,000
  22-units
• Credi Investments
  Southeast U.S. Walmart Portfolio
  CMBS Acquisition
  $21,350,000
  430,532 SF
• Markwins International
  City of Industry Industrial Headquarters
  CMBS Refinance
  $20,000,000
  324,925 SF
• MSPN, LLC
  Buena Park Commerce Plaza Office
  Life Insurance Company Refi
  $21,000,000
  157,089 SF
• Rider Limited Partnership
  National STNL Retail Portfolio
  CMBS Acquisition
  $29,600,000
  101,313 SF

Clients Represented

• Credi Investments
• Generation Real Estate Ptrs.
• Landmark Global Management
• Markwins International
• M.B. Equity
• Rider Limited Partnership
• Sirott Properties
• Weintraub Real Estate Group