Ari Rokeach

Ari Rokeach

Managing Director, Newmark

Oakland, CA 94607

Phone (510) 923-6206

Managing Director specializing in life sciences placement.
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex
Markets
East Bay/Oakland
Languages
English
Bio
Ari Rokeach is a Managing Director in Newmark’s Bay Area life science practice, where he brings his expertise to guide life science and biotech companies in strategic real estate decisions, facilitating growth from inception to commercialization. Ari has sourced temporary bridge space for a university startup, orchestrated an off-market HQ sublease for an early-stage venture backed company, overseen site selection and incentives procurement for a commercial manufacturing facility of a publicly traded pharmaceutical company, and represented a venture capital firm to manage the real estate strategy across their portfolio. He has extensive experience in leasing a wide range of specialized labs, including biology and chemistry labs, vivarium, clean room and biomanufacturing facilities. For companies large, small and in between, Ari has succeeded in finding just the right space at the right price and right terms. As a Bay Area native, Ari is deeply invested in the future of the local bioeconomy. His proactive approach and long-term partnerships with clients are the keys to his proven track record. Passionate and laser-focused on his clients’ needs, Ari has successfully completed transactions totaling over $800 million in value.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from UC Davis.