Derek Fleming

Background

About Derek Fleming

Real Estate/ Urban Development Executive and developer with experience in originating catalyst projects & managing public-private developments in complex economically challenged communities from inception to close, in several major US cities. Managed teams of up to 85+ people across multiple disciplines and an $40M P&L. Transacted over $600MM in deals across real estate life-cycles including master planning, implementation, finance, design and construction. Key skills include deal structuring / negotiations, capital raising, business development strategy in for-profit/not-for-profit organizations, site planning, cross-functional team supervision, community engagement, and executive presentations. My development practice is about building Cultural Capital for the benefit of the communities where the value is established. Distinct placemaking comes to life in my work, with the infusion of high caliber art, music, design all in a path toward equitable development environmental sustainability, particularly in communities of color, and those that have been historically marginalized. Specialties: Market research analysis and production, cross functional team coordination, business development strategies, real estate project presentation, credit analysis, governmental liaison and board approval processes, community inclusion practices,