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Jakub Orzechowski : VP, Development Finance

Jakub Orzechowski

VP, Development Finance

Jakub brings over 15 years of experience spanning real estate development, finance, and investment banking, including almost a decade in senior leadership roles. He has overseen complex portfolios comprising high-rise, mixed-use, and master-planned developments, managing the full project lifecycle—from acquisition, design, and financing through to construction and asset disposition.

At Equiton, Jakub leads the financial strategy, analysis, and execution of the firm's development projects. He works closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize capital deployment, enhance financial oversight, and drive long-term value across the company’s real estate development portfolio.

Jakub holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, where he served as a teaching assistant for several core real estate finance courses. He also earned his MBA with a focus on Finance and Decision Sciences from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Dalhousie University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder.