Dennis Darling is a Stamford, CT executive who recently held responsibilities as vice president, real estate, at Hudson's Bay Company. Over a five-year period, Dennis Darling oversaw a wide range of developments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and managed the equity and debt financing process. Dennis Darling also oversaw joint ventures and strategic M&A that enabled significant projects to go forward.
The transactions Mr. Darling successfully completed included a $2 billion HBC privatization effort that encompassed 83 real assets across the continent. He also oversaw the $850 million disposition of the Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue building in Manhattan to WeWork and, subsequently, to Amazon. He negotiated and executed lease agreements spanning office and retail use, and undertook activities such as market analysis and site selection.
Mr. Darling began his career with JDM Capital Corporation as an analyst in acquisitions and asset management. In this capacity, he helped guide a major construction loan portfolio for a leading New York City commercial real estate construction lender. A sports enthusiast, Dennis Darling enjoys hockey and golf in the Stamford, CT area and is also an avid personal investor.