“Laurie's extensive transactional background, outstanding relationships within the industry and proven business building skills make her the ideal person for this new role,” he adds. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the company.” Among her other accolades, Golub has twice been recognized by Real Estate Forum, sister publication to GlobeSt.com, in the magazine's annual “Women of Influence” section.

Founded in 2006 by Solomon and Jeff Citrin, Square Mile formed an integrated strategic partnership with USAA Real Estate Co. in March of '12, with USAA Realco taking an undisclosed minority stake in Square Mile. The company specialized in distressed real estate debt at the time of USAA Realco's investment; today, it's an integrated institutional real estate finance and investment management firm.

NEW YORK CITY—Square Mile Capital Management said Monday it had hired Laurie Golub as COO, effective Jan. 8. The 25-year industry veteran joins Square Mile as it continues to transform from a single-strategy opportunity fund sponsor into a multi-strategy real estate platform.

Most recently, Golub was general counsel and COO with HFZ Capital Group, which she joined in May 2012. The firm more than tripled in size during her tenure, eventually managing and developing more than five million square feet of real estate and bringing more than 2,000 luxury residential condominiums to market.

Prior to her tenure with HFZ, Golub was general counsel and managing director of business affairs at Africa Israel USA. Before joining AFI USA, Golub served as associate general counsel to Forest City Ratner Cos., playing a critical role in all pre-development activities of the $5 billion Pacific Park project in Brooklyn.

“Square Mile has grown significantly in recent years as we've successfully diversified our investment strategies and capabilities,” says CEO Craig Solomon. “As we continue to execute our business plan, we believe now is the time to further enhance our already strong leadership team.

“Laurie's extensive transactional background, outstanding relationships within the industry and proven business building skills make her the ideal person for this new role,” he adds. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the company.” Among her other accolades, Golub has twice been recognized by Real Estate Forum, sister publication to GlobeSt.com, in the magazine's annual “Women of Influence” section.

Founded in 2006 by Solomon and Jeff Citrin, Square Mile formed an integrated strategic partnership with USAA Real Estate Co. in March of '12, with USAA Realco taking an undisclosed minority stake in Square Mile. The company specialized in distressed real estate debt at the time of USAA Realco's investment; today, it's an integrated institutional real estate finance and investment management firm.