Mr. Cherman joined Tishman Speyer in 2001 and is responsible for the firm’s activities in Brazil. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to his current role, Mr. Cherman held a number of positions on the firm’s Brazil team, including managing the region’s acquisitions and leasing efforts, heading both the residential development and commercial development groups, and serving as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Mr. Cherman spent 12 years working in the development business, where he managed large-scale commercial and residential projects in Latin America. Mr. Cherman holds a degree in civil engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica in Rio de Janeiro and an MBA from the University of São Paulo.