Miami, US | David Resnick Named Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Driftwood Capital

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Driftwood Capital has announced the appointment of David Resnick as Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer. The executive brings more than eighteen years of experience in institutional real estate investment, with recognised expertise in structuring and executing transactions across multiple asset classes.

A career built at 13th Floor Investments

David Resnick had served since March 2024 as Chief Investment Officer of 13th Floor Investments, where he led the investment team, overseeing the firm’s acquisitions, underwriting and portfolio strategy. He had joined the company in 2016 as Vice President before climbing several rungs over the following decade.

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Before that, he held investment roles at Gazit Group, working on mergers and acquisitions involving grocery-anchored retail and large regional shopping centres. He began his real estate career in 2009 at LNR Property, where he trained in specialised servicing and CMBS investment, including complex and distressed-asset situations.

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A strengthened investment team for Driftwood Capital

Driftwood Capital, an investment, development and financing platform dedicated to the hospitality sector, had recently structured a new division dedicated to the luxury and lifestyle segment with the launch of Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury. The group had also appointed, earlier this year, Gregory Maliassas as CEO of Driftwood Hospitality Management, the operating entity working in close partnership with the investment platform.

David Resnick holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

At a glance by The Hospitality Tribune

Driftwood Capital appoints new Co-Chief Investment Officer
New hire: David Resnick, Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer, effective August 2026
Previous role: Chief Investment Officer, 13th Floor Investments (2024-2026)
Career background: Gazit Group (M&A), LNR Property (CMBS, distressed assets)
Experience: 18+ years in institutional real estate investment
Location: Miami, Florida

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