Nazanin Behzad

Nazanin Behzad is a seasoned professional in the hospitality and real estate investment sectors, currently serving as the Senior Executive Director for Acquisitions and Development Americas at Banyan Group since February 2024. Previously, Nazanin co-founded Casa Protocol and held multiple senior positions at Accor from 2016 to 2022, including Development Director and M&A Director for North and Central America, where significant achievements included spearheading a global joint venture with Faena Group and facilitating a major merger. Earlier experience includes roles at Host Hotels & Resorts as Senior Investment Analyst and Prudential Real Estate Investors as Investment Analyst. Nazanin holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration with a focus on Real Estate and Finance from Cornell University.