Daniel A. Linder, MPS
Adjunct Faculty, Sustainable Real Estate
Programs
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Real Estate Development
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School of Landscape Architecture and Planning
Areas of Expertise
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Sustainable Real Estate
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Impact Investing & Blended Capital
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Startups & Early-Stage Ventures
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Governance & Leadership
Degrees
- Master of Professional Studies in Global Real Estate, Georgetown University
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Real Estate, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Biography
Daniel Linder is a family enterprise and philanthropic leader, founder and strategist, and board member with more than 25 years of experience guiding multigenerational succession, governance, and enterprise transformation.
His work with multi-generational family enterprises and philanthropic organizations focuses on strengthening governance to align stakeholders and position organizations for long-term success. His approach combines deep experience in family enterprise, banking, and advisory work with a proven record of building award-winning market expansions, guiding complex successions, and contributing to national initiatives in leadership development.
Daniel is the Co-Founder and Board Member of CIMBEL, a corporate joint venture platform integrating real estate, agribusiness, and community resilience strategies to deliver sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder value. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Private Directors Association’s University & Family Business Centers National Committee and is a member of the Impact & Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
He holds advanced degrees and certifications from Georgetown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.