LEADERSHIP & ADVISORS

GAURAV KHANNA


Gaurav Khanna is a real estate visionary and a thought leader. With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Gaurav Khanna has managed various phases of deal lifecycles, including acquisitions, repositioning, leasing, development and asset management, totaling over $2 billion across multiple projects. Prior to founding Val-Add in 2019, he held leadership roles at Vornado Realty Trust and Gazit Horizons, showcasing his expertise in expanding large REIT portfolios. Additionally, he spearheaded significant growth in the real estate portfolio of Le Pain Quotidien. Gaurav is also an adjunct professor at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate and holds graduate degrees from Harvard University and Pratt Institute. His background as an architect enriches his understanding of real estate projects.


STEVEN H. KLEIN


With over 40 years of experience in real estate, Steven H. Klein is a seasoned executive, renowned for his leadership in office-centric private equity firms, REITs, and most recently, as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Brickman. Prior roles include positions such as Managing Partner at JOSS Realty Partners, LLC and Partner at Broadway Partners, as well as serving as the EVP - Director of Acquisitions at SL Green Realty Corp. 


Steven excels in raising substantial equity and debt financing, managing IPOs, and directing over $5 billion in investments across 100+ properties. His expertise extends to real estate loan workouts, preserving and enhancing asset value in challenging financial situations. His holistic approach to real estate investment, from meticulous due diligence to strategic financing, is underpinned by a solid financial acumen. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, which has contributed to his well-rounded approach in the industry.

STEVEN KLEIN


Steven H. Klein boasts over 40 years of experience in real estate, particularly on behalf of private equity firms and REITs. Most recently Steven served as the Chief Investment Officer of Brickman and previously held key positions at JOSS Realty Partners, LLC, Broadway Partners, and SL Green Realty Corp. His expertise lies in acquisition, disposition, asset management, loan restructuring, raising substantial equity and debt financing, managing IPOs, and directing over $5 billion in investments across 100+ properties. Klein's focus is on strategic joint ventures and asset management throughout the U.S, with a strong emphasis on office assets in New York Tri-State Area. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.


JONATHAN RUBIN


Jonathan Rubin has over 10 years of real estate investing experience, specializing in complex transactions in major markets such as New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Texas. His skills encompass acquisitions, capital markets, leasing, and workouts at Fortis and American Capital. Earlier in his career he contributed to the turnaround of assets within a bond portfolio and actively participated in launching a bridge and mezzanine loan platform. Jonathan is particularly adept at hands-on management of loan workouts and implementing innovative tax structuring methods. He earned graduate and bachelor’s degrees from Georgetown University and Tulane University, respectively.


PARIS THALLASSINOS


Paris brings extensive hands-on construction experience, having held leadership roles on projects such as One Madison Avenue and 425 Park Avenue. His construction background ensures seamless project execution and innovative solutions. Paris excels in cost estimation, planning, and on-site management for new and redevelopment projects. Prior to construction, he enjoyed a successful career in the defense and oil & gas industries. He holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Connecticut and has completed graduate coursework in real estate finance at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.