Mark Deason Bio

Mark Deason is a Managing Director and Head of Business Development and Strategy at Starwood Capital Group. In this role, Mr. Deason is focused on the various strategic business needs of the firm, such as growing business lines, diversifying revenue streams, and enhancing relationships with our larger partners/ investors so that we can capitalize on the strength of the firm and build our global franchise. Prior to taking over in his current capacity, Mr. Deason spent 8 years as the Head of U.S. Asset Management and 13 years in the Acquisitions Group, ultimately overseeing the West Coast investment activities. While at Starwood Capital, Mr. Deason has participated in investments throughout the capital structure, including commercial, hospitality and residential acquisitions and developments. Prior to joining Starwood Capital in 2003, Mr. Deason worked for Merrill Lynch in the firm’s real estate investment banking group, assisting West Coast real estate, hospitality and gaming companies with a range of capital origination and M&A activities. Mr. Deason received a B.A. degree, cum laude, in business economics with a minor in accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles.