Kambiz “Kam” Babaoff, Managing Director of Ensemble, trained in civil engineering and then embarked upon the practical application of science through a number of Los Angeles area hotel development and repositioning projects. Mr. Babaoff’s first development and renovation efforts in the early 1980s included Santa Monica’s Holiday Inn and Bayview Plaza, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Ramada Renaissance Hotel in Agoura Hills.

 

Kam has extensive experience in development, ownership and management of a wide variety of commercial real estate properties. Kam's primary responsibilities at Ensemble are business development, identifying new concepts of development, creating innovative financing structures, managing investor relationships, negotiating debt financing, and reviewing Ensemble's overall business.​

 

Kam has managed the acquisition and development of millions of square feet of medical offices, commercial offices and hotel properties. His diligence and responsiveness combined with his vast experience has earned the respect of a growing legion of investors, franchisors, lenders, municipalities, and communities. He continues to draw upon his knowledge and experience to develop innovative structures for real estate development and acquisitions that produce winning results.

 

Mr. Babaoff remains dedicated to the cultivation of community-based arts and culture. He served on the board of the California Health Facilities Financing Authority and is currently serving on the boards of several other educational and healthcare related non-profit organizations. He is also an ongoing supporter of several California municipalities, including the City of Long Beach. In his spare time you might catch Kam on the polo field playing a game with friends.