Rawle Howard is a seasoned commercial real estate finance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple jurisdictions. Known for his leadership in asset management, loan workouts, and origination, Rawle has a proven track record of structuring, executing, and managing complex financial instruments, including senior, mezzanine, bridge, and preferred equity loans. He has worked on projects ranging from ground-up construction to stabilized properties, with expertise across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, and land asset classes.

In addition to his real estate finance expertise, Rawle has a strong background in leveraging technology to optimize business operations and drive growth. As the founder of Crecentric, he led the design and implementation of an AI-enabled data management and workflow automation platform that increased productivity by 30% for commercial real estate investors. He also managed teams of software developers and data scientists to deliver tailored automation solutions, which resulted in a 25% reduction in operational costs and a 40% increase in process efficiency for clients. Rawle’s ability to bridge the gap between real estate finance and technology has positioned him as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

Rawle’s career highlights include driving a 667% AUM growth at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, achieving a 9x AUM expansion at BlackRock’s high-yield real estate debt business, and founding Crecentric, where his innovative approach has helped transform client productivity. His strategic approach to business development has secured transformative client growth, risk management, and revenue increases for the organizations he has led.

Recognized as a global leader, Rawle has excelled in developing talent, mentoring teams, and creating innovative financial solutions. His academic foundation includes 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. Rawle’s technical proficiency in industry-standard tools—such as Argus, CoStar, and data integration technologies—combined with his exceptional leadership qualities, make him a transformative force in the commercial real estate sector.