Ed Jones is a highly accomplished senior executive with a distinguished career spanning over two decades across the real estate and hospitality sectors. Renowned for his strategic acumen and operational excellence, Ed has led financial, compliance, and governance initiatives for global organizations with complex, multinational portfolios. With a sharp focus on delivering stakeholder value and fostering high-performing teams, he brings an exceptional blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership to every boardroom and executive engagement.
At the core of Ed’s professional journey is a deep-rooted expertise in global financial oversight, with direct leadership across regions including the U.S., U.K., E.U., China, India, and Brazil. His experience encompasses the full spectrum of strategic finance—from risk management and capital structuring to M&A integration and ESG-aligned systems modernization. Ed’s work at Tishman Speyer Properties, where he served as Senior Director of Global Accounting, stands as a testament to his operational impact. He led the restructuring of finance teams worldwide, achieving significant cost savings, boosting morale, and transforming the efficiency of audit and reporting processes. His tenure included oversight of Rockefeller Center’s 7M+ square feet of mixed-use real estate, along with the automation of complex intercompany systems that optimized global cash flow.
Ed’s entrepreneurial instincts came to life through JK Boss Investments, where he co-founded and led a boutique hospitality business that delivered a 250% return on investment. His ability to secure financing during a challenging market and execute comprehensive compliance and development strategies speaks to his agility as both an operator and financial strategist.
A seasoned board leader, Ed served as President of the Board of Directors for 148 West 23rd Street Owners Co-op in New York, where he oversaw governance, financial planning, and long-term capital initiatives. His governance capabilities extend further through his leadership as Managing Member of a Data Governance Committee, where he helped steer enterprise-level efforts in data integrity and reporting transparency. His advisory work reflects his passion for entrepreneurship, guiding small businesses on capital strategy, investor engagement, and internal controls.
Earlier in his career, Ed held key executive roles including Chief Financial Officer at Stellar Management and Director of Property Accounting at Rockefeller Group Development Corp., where he led refinancings, software integrations, investor relations, and large-scale reporting upgrades. His foundation in audit and compliance was built through early roles at Deloitte & Touche and Winthrop Financial, further enhanced by his Series 7 and 63 certifications and hands-on experience responding to regulatory inquiries.
A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Accounting, Ed combines technical fluency with modern leadership. He is well-versed in platforms such as PeopleSoft, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and QuickBooks. In addition to being a licensed insurance agent and seasoned real estate investor, he is a sought-after mentor and executive speaker, particularly in the areas of financial literacy, succession planning, and digital finance transformation.
Whether leading cross-cultural teams across continents or advising startups through their growth journeys, Ed Jones remains a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader. He brings not only a wealth of experience but also a clear, future-forward vision—making him an outstanding candidate for board service in organizations seeking to elevate governance, financial integrity, and operational performance.
Character
Ed Jones is a principled and results-driven leader known for his integrity, resilience, and commitment to excellence, consistently demonstrating sound judgment and a strong ethical compass throughout his global executive career.
Knowledge
With deep expertise in financial reporting, audit oversight, risk management, and governance, Ed brings decades of cross-sector experience across real estate, hospitality, and international markets to every leadership role he undertakes.
Strategic
Ed has a proven ability to align financial systems and operational structures with organizational goals, driving transformation through data modernization, capital structuring, and enterprise-wide efficiency initiatives across multinational platforms.
Communication
A trusted advisor and effective communicator, Ed excels at fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, translating complex financial concepts into clear strategies, and mentoring executives through change and growth.