Industry veteran joins Accordia from Jones Lang LaSalle
Accordia announced today that Matthew Pizzolato has joined the entrepreneurial investment and development firm as Executive Vice President, Acquisitions and Capital Markets.
In his role at Accordia, Pizzolato aims to expand the firm’s portfolio through strategic acquisitions, focusing on the Northeast, Southeast and strategic markets across the U.S. As the EVP of Acquisitions and Capital Markets, Pizzolato will oversee Accordia’s capital markets functions, including financing strategy and capital sourcing for all acquisitions and developments. He will also serve as the primary relationship manager with the firm’s key investment partners.
“Matt’s expertise and background in acquisitions and capital markets make him an invaluable asset to the explosive growth of our organization,” said Jason Bogart, Principal, Accordia. “We are excited to welcome him to the leadership team.”
Pizzolato is a distinguished leader in real estate capital markets. He has facilitated more than $6 billion in transactions over the course of his career. Prior to joining Accordia, Pizzolato spent nine years at JLL Capital Markets, Americas, as Managing Director on the Debt and Equity Placement team in New Jersey. He was part of the HFF acquisition in 2019. His foundational experiences also include roles at Deutsche Bank and Prudential Financial, where he developed his finance and leadership skills.
“With over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate industry, I’ve gained a deep knowledge of — and a unique appreciation for — New Jersey’s many opportunities for smart investment,” Pizzolato shared. “I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to grow Accordia’s Northeast and East Coast presence.”
Pizzolato’s addition to the Accordia team is key to the firm’s expansion plans in all real estate markets. Accordia is noteworthy for creating and developing mixed-use and “smart growth” projects focused on bringing value to aging areas. Under Pizzolato’s leadership, Bogart said that Accordia is well-poised to amplify its regional footprint.
“Matt’s experience, impressive track record and deep knowledge of East Coast real estate markets make him the perfect fit for Accordia as we expand our presence from North Jersey right down to the Sun Belt region,” said Bogart.
For more information about Accordia or to connect with Matthew Pizzolato, call the Accordia office at (973) 244-7800.