Adam America Real Estate, a development and investment firm focused on the living sector, announced the appointment of David Brickman as chief executive officer. In this role, Brickman will lead the firm’s long-term growth strategy and oversee execution across its investment and development platform, spanning student housing, multifamily, condominium and build-to-rent projects nationwide.
“David is a dynamic and highly respected leader who brings a unique combination of institutional investment expertise and hands-on development experience,” said Omri Sachs, co-founder of Adam America Real Estate. “The combination of Adam America’s entrepreneurial, vertically integrated platform and David’s institutional approach to investing positions the firm to scale strategically and expand nationally.”
Brickman brings more than two decades of real estate experience, including a track record of partnering and transacting with some of the world’s largest and most respected institutional investors. Over the course of his career, he has developed more than five million square feet of mixed-use and residential projects across major U.S. markets and has played a key role in capital formation, structuring joint ventures, and executing complex, large-scale transactions.
He previously held senior leadership roles at Onex Real Estate Partners and Skyview Companies. He earned a Master of Science in Real Estate finance and investment from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brandeis University.
Brickman’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Adam America as the firm accelerates the growth of its platform, expands its presence in high-growth markets, and continues to deepen its relationships with institutional capital partners, the company said.
The firm’s portfolio spans student housing, multifamily, condominium, and build-to-rent projects across New York, Connecticut, Florida and Texas. As a vertically integrated owner, developer and operator, Adam America has developed more than 5,750 residential units, with an additional 1,600 units in its pipeline — representing over $4.2 billion in total asset value.
