Akbar Tajani is a seasoned executive in real estate investment, currently serving as Managing Director of Real Estate at Barings since March 2020. Prior to this role, Tajani held the position of Director of Real Estate at Pine River Capital Management, where responsibilities included overseeing diverse investment strategies within a global alternative asset management firm. Tajani's experience also includes serving as Director of Real Estate Investments at Cantor Commercial Real Estate, where managing capital management businesses and executing high-yield investments were key functions. Previous roles at Abraaj Capital and BlackRock involved significant contributions to private equity and real estate investments, with a strong focus on deal origination, underwriting, and capital markets activities. Tajani began the career at Credit Suisse, contributing to the launch of a real estate investing platform in India. Academic credentials include an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California.