Jamil Lacourt is a Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Latitude Group, where he leverages nearly three decades of high-stakes operational leadership and strategic vision. Throughout his career, Jamil has directed the execution of high-profile developments valued in excess of $5 billion, specializing in some of the most complex, large-scale projects in the United States and internationally.

Prior to founding BLG, Jamil served as Chief Operating Officer at L&L Holding Company, where he was instrumental in navigating the firm through volatile market cycles and advancing its multi-billion-dollar development pipeline. His leadership was foundational to the completion of 425 Park Avenue—the first full-block office tower in the Plaza District in half a century—and the ongoing $1B+ transformation of the historic Terminal Warehouse in West Chelsea. Jamil was also a key architect of L&L’s expansion into the Sun Belt, spearheading the Wynwood Plaza mixed-use development in Miami.

His career is defined by a deep technical pedigree and executive roles at premier global firms, including serving as Principal at OC Development Management, Vice President at JLL, and Senior Vice President at Citi. His portfolio includes landmark assets such as 150 Fifth Avenue, 368 Ninth Avenue, and BBVA Bancomer’s corporate headquarters in Mexico City.

Recognized as a leading voice in urban development, Jamil served on the Advisory Board for the "City of Yes" housing initiative and served on the REBNY Board of Governors.

At Blue Latitude Group, Jamil applies this institutional-grade rigor to ensure every project is executed with the precision and operational excellence required to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Katie Kurtz is the CEO of Denholtz, where she guides the strategic direction of Denholtz, overseeing key initiatives that drive the firm’s growth and operational excellence. She leads major project execution efforts and manages acquisition and asset‑management activities across the platform, while also working closely with debt and equity partners to strengthen the company’s financial foundation. Her leadership reflects a commitment to advancing the organization’s long‑term success.

Prior to joining Denholtz, Katie served as Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Silverstein Properties. Her responsibilities spanned the firm’s portfolio of over $10B in commercial, residential and retail space as well as the development platform and lending business. Additionally, Katie has held leadership roles with AR Global (ARG), The Carlyle Group and New Mountain Finance Corporation.

Katie holds a B.S. in Accountancy, a B.A. in German and a M.S. in Accountancy from Wake Forest University.

Valerie Kitay is the Chief Legal Officer where she is responsible for providing and/or supervising all of Savanna’s legal activities, including ensuring that all investment vehicles and transactions are structured and documented appropriately, with particular attention to business objectives. She also provides legal support and guidance with respect to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, fundraising, investor relations and corporate governance matters. Additionally, Ms. Kitay serves as Savanna’s Chief Compliance Officer.

Prior to joining Savanna, Ms. Kitay practiced law as an Associate in the real estate departments of King & Spalding LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP, and most recently as counsel at Hunton & Williams LLP. Her practice focused on representing sponsors in the formation of private real estate debt and equity funds, including Savanna, and representing institutional investors, real estate investment managers, fund sponsors, REITs and other public and private real estate companies in a broad range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including purchases and sales, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, recapitalizations, and development projects.

Ms. Kitay received her JD from Emory University School of Law and her BA from Trinity College. Ms. Kitay was named the Global General Counsel of the Year by Lexology and the Association of Corporate Counsel in 2018.