Derek Olsen
Vice President
Focus: Investment Analysis
Experience: 16 years
Education:Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cornell University
Degree:M.S., Real Estate; B.S., Hospitality Management
Location:Boston, MA

Derek Olsen brings more than 15 years hospitality advisory experience and a master's degree in real estate to CHM. As Vice President, Mr. Olsen is responsible for property/portfolio valuation, cash flow analyses, market and industry research and special projects focused on increasing portfolio profitability. Mr. Olsen is an integral member of CHM’s transaction team and has personally reviewed more than 300 hotel acquisition deals, many representing complex transactions with significant development and reprogramming potential. In addition, Mr. Olsen is responsible for all the financial modeling and valuations associated with value enhancement, lease negotiations and redevelopment strategies. Mr. Olsen supports the Government Services division with expertise in the areas of resort analysis, as well as portfolio strategies. His experience spans a broad range of land uses including hotels and resorts, luxury condominiums, condo-hotels, fractional, time-share, whole-ownership residences and golf courses.

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