“Unlocking Opportunities, Creating Value, Delivering Superior Results: Your Partner in Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Trade & Logistics with Global Expertise and Tailored Solutions”
Welcome to ORB Advisory Group, LLC – Your partner in the world of strategic consulting and advisory services. With a distinguished history of international experience, an impressive track record, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we deliver tailored solutions to public and private sector investors, developers, and entities across the real estate, infrastructure, and trade & logistics sectors.
About ORB Advisory Group, LLC
Our Mission: To drive innovation, foster growth, and maximize opportunities for our clients in the dynamic worlds of real estate, infrastructure, and trade & logistics.
Our Vision: To be the preferred advisory partner renowned for our expertise, integrity, and dedication to delivering results.
Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Client-Centric Approach
Founded: 2013
Omar R. Benjamin, Managing Director
Omar R. Benjamin, the Managing Director of ORB Advisory Group, LLC, brings over 25 years of international public and private sector experience in the real estate and trade & logistics industries. His illustrious career journey encompasses leadership roles in both the private and public sectors, marked by consistently outstanding achievements.
Professional Journey
With over 25 years of international experience in both the public and private sectors within the real estate and trade & logistics industries, Omar R. Benjamin’s career is marked by significant achievements. For 14 years, he played pivotal roles at the Port of Oakland, serving as its Executive Director for five years and as the Director of Commercial Real Estate. During his tenure, Mr. Benjamin led groundbreaking initiatives, including the negotiation and execution of innovative public/private partnerships for new maritime leases, resulting in over $1 billion in long-term revenue and substantial private sector investments.
Before his tenure at the Port of Oakland, Mr. Benjamin held the position of Chief Operating Officer for Al Anwa USA Inc. and Newfield Enterprises International, where he was responsible for investment, development, and business operations. His strategic leadership revitalized a real estate investment portfolio, restoring positive cash flow within two years. Additionally, he spent four years as an investment manager for The First Investment Capital Corporation in Paris, France, gaining valuable international experience in managing a $300 million investment portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States.
Mr. Benjamin’s outstanding accomplishments extend to managing the development, approval, and construction of over $3 billion in trade & logistics, infrastructure, commercial real estate, mixed-use, and waterfront real estate projects. These achievements span a range of investment structures, including dynamic public/private partnerships, and have been realized through a diverse pool of financing sources. His career reflects his exceptional ability to drive results and make a lasting impact on the real estate and trade & logistics sectors.
Commitment to Community and Industry
Omar R. Benjamin has a longstanding commitment to community and industry involvement throughout his career. His contributions have included serving on numerous boards, commissions, and organizations, shaping policies and initiatives in economic development, infrastructure, and the arts. Notable affiliations have included:
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- California Association of Port Authorities
- California Commission for Economic Development
- American Association of Port Authorities
- Urban Land Institute Public Development and Infrastructure Council
- Bay Area Council
- Paramount Theatre of the Arts
- Oakland Economic Development Corporation
These affiliations and activities are reflective of Omar’s dedication to making a positive impact on both the community and the industry over the years.