New York Real Estate Journal

Zenith IOS promotes Thai to head of investments

May 12, 2026 - Movers & Milestones
Vinh Thai

Manhattan, NY Zenith IOS, a leading vertically integrated industrial outdoor storage (IOS) investment platform, promoted Vinh Thai to head of investments. Thai, previously senior vice president of investments, joined Zenith in 2022 and oversees investments at the firm.

Prior to Zenith, Thai held positions in multifamily and mixed-use development at LCOR and Carmel Partners, with a focus on acquisitions, underwriting, and project execution. He began his career in Wells Fargo’s real estate banking group.

“We are pleased to announce Vinh’s promotion to head of investments,” said Ben Atkins, chief executive officer and co-founder of Zenith IOS. 

“Vinh has established himself as a highly respected leader in the industrial outdoor storage sector and a trusted mentor and colleague to the broader Zenith team. His deep market expertise and rigorous investment approach position him well to lead our Investments Team as we continue to scale Zenith IOS into one of the country’s leading institutional outdoor storage platforms.”

“I am honored to take on this expanded role during a period of growth for both Zenith and the broader IOS sector,” said Thai. “We have built a strong foundation, and I look forward to leading our investments team as we continue to grow the platform and create value for our investors.”