Sands Investment Group Names New Managing Director

The Charleston-based commercial real estate firm appoints industry veteran Clifford Moskowitz to lead national growth.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People

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Sands Investment Group has appointed Clifford Moskowitz as the company's national executive managing director. He joins the executive team to oversee the firm's national expansion, talent acquisition, and market reach.

Why it matters

The appointment is intended to accelerate the firm's growth trajectory and solidify its standing as a major commercial real estate services provider. Moskowitz aims to leverage his industry experience to expand the firm's footprint and identify new service lines.

Sands Investment Group has closed more than 6,200 transactions totaling $12 billion in value since its 2009 founding. The company currently manages operations across its 11 nationwide offices.

The players

Clifford Moskowitz

He is the new national executive managing director at Sands Investment Group with over 20 years of experience in the sector.

Sands Investment Group

Headquartered in Charleston, this commercial real estate services firm has closed over $12 billion in transactions since 2009.

NAI Global

This real estate network consists of over 300 offices and previously employed Moskowitz as an executive vice president for 11 years.

The details

Clifford Moskowitz brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having previously spent 11 years as the executive vice president of North America for NAI Global. During his tenure at NAI Global, he managed a network of over 300 offices and 5,800 real estate professionals.

Timeline

  1. Sands Investment Group was founded in 2009.

  2. Clifford Moskowitz was appointed as national executive managing director on October 28, 2026.

Market Landscape

This appointment reflects the ongoing consolidation and scaling of regional commercial real estate brokerages into larger national competitors. By recruiting leadership from expansive global networks, the firm positions itself to challenge larger incumbents in the commercial services sector.

The firm's strategic push for expansion could lead to increased real estate service options and new market availability for commercial clients in the region. These changes are part of a broader corporate plan to enhance the firm's national service offerings.

The takeaway

Executive leadership changes at established firms often signal a shift toward aggressive market expansion. Investors and clients should monitor the company's announcement of new service lines to understand how this strategy impacts future regional offerings.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.

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