Monday, February 14, 2011

Arbor Realty Trust Promotes Gianni Ottaviano To Senior Vice President, Structured Finance



Uniondale, NY (Feb. 14, 2011) - Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (“Arbor”) announces the promotion of Gianni Ottaviano (top right photo) to Senior Vice President, Structured Finance.

Mr. Ottaviano previously held the title of Vice President, Structured Finance. He reports to Fred Weber (middle left photo), Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Structured Finance & Principal, Transactions.

 In this new position, Mr. Ottaviano will now be responsible for structured finance production management, including the screening process and oversight of team members, as well as deal management on a more comprehensive level.

 During Gianni’s nearly 12-year-long tenure with Arbor, his hard work and dedication has supported his growth and elevation within the Structured Finance Group.

Over the years, he has taken on a variety of increasingly vital roles within the structured loan production process, including transaction screening, underwriting, deal management, borrower relationship management, closing and asset management.

 Through his strong work ethic and track record, he has exhibited a dedication and willingness to support Arbor’s entrepreneurial culture, often utilizing his knowledge and expertise to assist in various areas of discipline within the company.

 “As Arbor’s structured finance origination volume is expected to increase moving forward, I am very confident that Gianni’s expertise and skill level, paired with his hard work and dedication, will successfully support the strong return of our business platform,” Weber said.

Mr. Ottaviano began his real estate industry career with Arbor in 1999 after working for five years in the accounting group at Ford Models.

 Mr. Ottaviano earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University. He also received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University. He resides in Massapequa, NY.

Contact:  Christopher Ostrowski, costrowski@arbor.com

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