Mahmood Khimji

Mahmood Khimji is a founding principal of Highgate, an industry-leading real estate investment and management firm, and has been involved in all aspects of Highgate’s development since its founding in 1988.

Prior to founding Highgate, Mr. Khimji practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Mr. Khimji is on the Board of Directors of Sagicor Financial Corporation, Playa Hotels & Resorts, and American Hotel Income Properties and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the Real Estate Forum. He previously held board positions at MeriStar Hospitality Corporation, Interstate Hotels, and Morgans Hotel Group. Mr. Khimji also serves on the National Committee of Aga Khan Foundation USA and on the boards of Aga Khan Museum, the Asia Society, and Trinity School. Additionally, Mr. Khimji serves on the Board of Visitors for Columbia Law School.

Mr. Khimji attended the University of British Columbia, holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Houston and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.