Ari Rokeach is a Managing Director in Newmark Knight Frank’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. Rokeach 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, Rokeach has succeeded in finding just the right space at the right price and right terms.
As a Bay Area native, Rokeach 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, Rokeach has successfully completed transactions totaling over $800 million in value.
Professional Achievements
- Newmark Knight Frank Top 3 Producer, 2021
Education
Rokeach earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from UC Davis.