Mount Street Group, a global provider of third-party loan servicing and credit asset management services, has named Rawle Howard as head of Mount Street U.S. He is a seasoned commercial real estate (CRE) professional with over 20 years of experience. Known for his leadership in asset management, loan workouts, and origination, Howard has a proven track record of structuring, executing, and managing complex financial instruments.
He has worked on projects ranging from ground-up construction to stabilized properties, with expertise across all commercial real estate property types. In addition to his real estate finance expertise, Howard has a strong background in leveraging technology to optimize CRE business operations and drive growth.
“Rawle is a globally recognized commercial real estate business professional. His ability to bridge the gap between real estate finance and technology combined with his exceptional leadership qualities, make him a transformative force in the CRE industry,” said Paul Lloyd, CEO of Mount Street Group. “Rawle will work closely with our global team to design innovative asset management solutions that will propel our client offering in the U.S. to a completely new level, with his European experience being a key driver of transatlantic client growth.”
Most recently as the founder of CREcentric, a powerful deal and investment monitoring technology platform designed specifically for commercial real estate professionals, Howard led the design and implementation of an AI-enabled data management and workflow automation platform increasing productivity for CRE investors. He also managed teams of software developers and data scientists to deliver tailored automation solutions, which resulted in substantial reduction in operational costs and increased process efficiency for clients.
His career highlights also include driving a 667% growth of assets under management (AUM) in 18 months for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Prior to this role, he was responsible for expanding BlackRock Financial Management’s high-yield real estate debt business in Europe where he achieved remarkable growth in AUM in record time.
Howard holds a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in business and economics from Lafayette College, where he earned the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Public Policy Fellowship.
