Marks joins Argo Real Estate as chief operating officer

Manhattan, NY Argo Real Estate, a privately-owned, full-service real estate firm with offices in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, has appointed Michael Marks as chief operating officer (COO). Marks has more than two decades of leading complex, multi-asset platforms across residential, commercial, and high-service environments. As COO of the legacy real estate firm founded in 1952, he will oversee operations across a portfolio of over 12,000 owned-and-operated units in the greater New York metro area, and drive performance across such in-house divisions as property management, brokerage, construction management, and finance.

“Michael has a long record of building operational infrastructure, and we welcome his expertise and commitment,” said Mark Moskowitz, president and CEO of Argo Real Estate. “During an impressive career, he has managed global portfolios, led significant budgets, and implemented systems that have improved efficiency, accountability, and long-term asset performance.”

Prior to joining Argo, Marks held senior leadership positions at the City University of New York, Open Society Foundations, and Allied Partners, where he directed real estate strategy, global operations, and large-scale capital initiatives. His experience spans acquisitions, asset management, construction management, and portfolio optimization across both institutional and privately held platforms.

Marks has a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from George Washington University. His education credentials also include studies in real estate finance and investment at London School of Economics, construction management at Columbia University, executive leadership at Oxford Saïd Business School, and international leadership and organizational behavior at University Bocconi in Milan, Italy. In addition, Marks is a licensed real estate broker in New York and Florida.

Marks’ professional affiliations include Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), CoreNet Global, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and International Facility Managers Association.