Michael Trachtenberg serves as President of Safehold Inc., the nation's first publicly traded company focused on owning, operating, and managing single-tenant net lease assets through modern ground leases. With more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and investment, Trachtenberg joined Safehold in 2020 to lead its operational and growth strategies. His leadership has been pivotal in scaling the company's innovative ground lease platform, positioning Safehold as a leader in transforming traditional real estate ownership models. Prior to Safehold, Trachtenberg held the role of Managing Director in the Credit and Real Estate Finance group at Starwood Property Trust, where he originated and managed a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate debt and equity investments exceeding $5 billion. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at RREAF Holdings, a Starwood subsidiary, and as an Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Commercial Real Estate Finance group, specializing in underwriting and structuring large-scale transactions for institutional clients. As President, Trachtenberg oversees all aspects of Safehold's business operations, including asset management, capital markets activities, and business development. His achievements include driving over $1 billion in ground lease originations, forging key partnerships with major REITs and property owners, and enhancing the company's financial performance through disciplined portfolio expansion and risk management, delivering strong returns for shareholders.