Our Leadership Team
The visionary professionals who drive BDP Development’s global excellence across 38 countries. Our leadership combines decades of real estate, construction, design, and investment expertise.
Rhett Kenagy
Founder & CEO
Founder of BDP Development and visionary leader who has grown the firm from Houston to global operations in 38 countries since 2010.
Sarah Mitchell
Chief Development Officer
Leading BDP’s global development pipeline with 20+ years experience in commercial and luxury residential development across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
James Chen
Chief Architecture Officer
Award-winning architect with portfolio spanning luxury residential, mixed-use commercial, and sustainable community developments across Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Elena Vasquez
Chief Sustainability Officer
Pioneer in sustainable building science with 18 years experience delivering LEED Platinum and net-zero developments globally. BDP’s sustainability program leader.
David Al-Rashid
President, Middle East Operations
15+ years developing landmark projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Doha. Expert in navigating GCC regulatory frameworks and luxury market dynamics.
Alexandra Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Structuring BDP Development’s complex global capital stacks with expertise in construction lending, JV partnerships, and institutional investor relations.
Marcus Williams
President, Americas
Leading BDP’s US, Canada, and Latin America operations with deep expertise in luxury residential, commercial development, and master-planned communities.
Yuki Tanaka
President, Asia Pacific
15+ years delivering premium developments in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, and emerging Asian markets. Expert in cross-cultural development.
Sophie Laurent
President, Europe
Leading BDP’s European operations from London with expertise in Prime Central London luxury, continental European commercial development, and heritage restoration.
Our Global Team of 1,200+ Professionals
Behind BDP Development’s 1,500+ completed projects is a team of over 1,200 dedicated professionals — architects, engineers, project managers, sustainability experts, financial analysts, and support staff — working across 38 countries to deliver world-class real estate development on every continent.
Our team is united by a shared commitment to BDP’s founding values: uncompromising quality, innovative design, sustainable excellence, and genuine client service. We invest heavily in team development, with dedicated training programs, mentorship, and career progression pathways that attract and retain the best talent in the global real estate industry.
Join the BDP Development Team
We’re always seeking exceptional talent to join our global team. Explore career opportunities at BDP Development.