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Daniel Cummings serves as Lecturer in Real Estate at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design within the Department of Urban Planning and Design. He teaches SES-5457 Real Estate Private Equity and Capital Markets [Module 2] and maintains an office at Gund Hall (rooms 306/308).
His educational background includes:
- MBA from University of Chicago
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Distinction from Dartmouth College
Mr. Cummings' research focuses on real estate investment strategies, portfolio management, and capital markets with emphasis on institutional applications. His work bridges academic theory and practical implementation in global real estate markets, particularly examining endowment portfolio construction and risk management frameworks.
With over 40 years of industry experience, his professional trajectory shows deep expertise in real estate fund management and international market development. He has held leadership roles including founding team leader at Bain Capital Real Estate, Head of Harvard Management Company's $6 billion real estate portfolio, and executive positions at The Carlyle Group and LaSalle Investment Management.
His teaching integrates practical insights from advising major institutional investors and developing investment strategies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Current work emphasizes private equity structures and capital market dynamics within real estate asset classes.
