Marc DeLuca
As CEO and Eastern Regional President of KBS, Marc DeLuca has steered one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate investors through significant market challenges with a steady hand and a visionary approach. Since joining KBS in 2013 and ascending to CEO in 2022, DeLuca has overseen billions of dollars in income-producing assets and played a pivotal role on the Executive and Investment Committees. His leadership has been instrumental in navigating difficult capital markets, successfully refinancing more than $1.3 billion in loans for KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III within the past year alone, and guiding the firm to more than $45.5 billion in total transaction volume as of Q1 2025.
DeLuca’s impact goes beyond financial results. He is recognized for cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity at KBS. By establishing the Green Team in 2022, DeLuca reinforced KBS’s commitment to sustainability, resulting in multiple accolades, including three Green Star designations in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Under his guidance, KBS has earned recognition from the Orange County Business Journal, CoStar, and Commercial Property Executive, reflecting both the firm’s operational excellence and its dedication to environmental stewardship.
A respected mentor and advocate for his team, DeLuca’s leadership style is marked by transparency, gratitude, and a focus on personal and professional growth. He is known for celebrating team achievements and maintaining open lines of communication, fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to excel. As both a thought leader in the industry and a steadfast steward of KBS’s core values, DeLuca’s principled leadership continues to drive the company’s long-term success and inspire those around him.
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Story first published in GlobeSt.