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Arbor Partners is guided by a highly experienced board with deep expertise in real estate development, construction, operations, and governance.
The team sets strategic direction, oversees capital, and manages risk across all Sagewood-sponsored investments to ensure disciplined execution throughout the entire investment lifecycle.
Backed by decades of industry experience, our leadership team provides the strategic insight and disciplined oversight that support strong execution and long-term value creation.
Board Member
Darci Welter
Leads legal structuring, corporate governance, and transaction oversight. Attorney with more than 30 years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and capital structuring, and Founder and COO of Mapahex Consulting LLC.
Board Member
Douglas Strabelli
Founder and CEO of Sagewood, responsible for firmwide strategy, capital deployment, and oversight of development and construction execution. Brings over 25 years of leadership experience with a track record of delivering more than 360 residential and mixed-use projects totaling over $200 million.
Board Member
Márcio Leão
Attorney and Founding Partner of Emrich Leão Advogados and Mapah Auditing and Consulting. Specialized in tax, corporate, and real estate law, with experience in business structuring, governance, and M&A transactions
Board Member
Rodrigo Hipólito Castro
Partner and COO of Sagewood, responsible for operations, development execution, and integration across construction, engineering, and asset management. Civil Engineer with international experience and advanced degrees in real estate and business administration.