Board of Directors

Cabot’s internal and external directors bring strategic insight and discipline to creating lasting value.

Diana Ferguson

Independent Director

Diana Ferguson

Independent Director
Diana S. Ferguson is an experienced financial executive with a track record of success in corporate financial management, strategic planning and transaction execution.
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Ron Skates

Independent Director

Ron Skates

Independent Director
Ron Skates was a prominent leader at Data General Corporation, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer for ten years before retiring in 1999.
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Donney Leffall

Independent Director

Donney Leffall

Independent Director
LaSalle “Donney” Leffall, III has held leadership roles at several major institutions. He was President of LDL Financial and, previously, COO and President of The NHP Foundation.
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Helena Foulkes

Independent Director

Helena Foulkes

Independent Director
Helena Buonanno Foulkes is an accomplished CEO and senior executive known for her purpose-driven, community-focused leadership and transformative impact across industries.
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Peter Ballon

Independent Director

Peter Ballon

Independent Director
Peter is an accomplished real estate executive with over 30 years of leadership and strategic planning experience.
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Franz F. Colloredo-Mansfeld

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Franz F. Colloredo-Mansfeld

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Franz provides strategic direction for the firm and chairs the investment committees for all funds and investment programs.
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Patrick V. Ryan

President, Chief Investment Officer, Value-Add and Opportunistic Programs

Patrick V. Ryan

President, Chief Investment Officer, Value-Add and Opportunistic Programs
Pat oversees the implementation of firm strategy to ensure positive outcomes for investors.
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Bradford M. Otis

Chief Operating Officer

Bradford M. Otis

Chief Operating Officer
Bradford is responsible for overseeing key firmwide functions including asset and property management, finance and accounting, capital markets and portfolio management, information technology, and various human resources functions.
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Kara J. Brown

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

Kara J. Brown

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary
Kara draws from over 15 years of experience with SEC-registered investment advisers to oversee Cabot’s compliance program and legal activities.
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Charles L. Forbes

Chief Investment Officer, Core Programs

Charles L. Forbes

Chief Investment Officer, Core Programs
Charlie leverages 30 years of real estate experience and a critical eye for applying the Cabot Core Standard.
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Franz (Seppi) J. Colloredo-Mansfeld

Managing Director, Investor Relations

Franz (Seppi) J. Colloredo-Mansfeld

Managing Director, Investor Relations
Seppi is a member of Cabot’s Board of Directors and a key leader on the Investor Relations and Capital Formation team.
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