Michael D. Smith

Managing Director, Real Estate Investments at Blackstone Real Estate

Michael D. Smith is Managing Director at Blackstone Real Estate, overseeing investments in large-scale mixed-use and transit-oriented developments. With a background in institutional investment and portfolio management, Smith has driven Blackstone’s expansion into TODs in key U.S. markets. He holds an MBA from Stanford and has a track record of structuring complex deals that maximize value and community impact. Smith’s leadership has resulted in several landmark mixed-use projects adjacent to major transit hubs.