Industry Veteran, Josh Kagan, Joins as President and Partner to Lead Newport Through Next Phase of Growth
Newport Capital Partners, a vertically integrated investment manager focused on essential retail real estate, is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Kagan as President and Partner. Kagan brings more than 25 years of institutional real estate experience and will play a central role in guiding the firm’s continued expansion, strategic execution, and investor engagement.
Kagan joins Newport at a pivotal moment, as the firm launches Newport Capital Partners Fund IV, a value-add vehicle targeting grocery-anchored and service-oriented retail centers in densely populated, supply-constrained submarkets across the U.S.
“Josh brings the right combination of operational depth, institutional perspective, and hands-on leadership to help guide Newport through its next chapter,” said Derrick McGavic, Founder and Managing Partner. “His experience scaling investment platforms and leading through multiple cycles aligns directly with our vision for growth.”
As President and a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, Kagan will help drive strategy across acquisitions, asset management, capital formation, and portfolio operations. He will also be instrumental in reinforcing Newport’s investor relationships and deepening its leadership bench as the firm expands nationally.
Prior to joining Newport, Kagan held senior leadership roles at firms including The CenterCap Group, TSCG Investors, and Equity One, where he oversaw portfolios in excess of 5 million square feet. He has led capital formation efforts for both private and public platforms, guided strategic repositionings, and built multidisciplinary teams that deliver long-term performance.
“What drew me to Newport is its clarity of purpose and discipline in execution,” said Kagan. “The team has built a resilient and focused investment strategy, rooted in operational excellence and aligned with what today’s institutional investors are seeking. I’m honored to join at a time of meaningful momentum and excited to help scale what’s already a best-in-class platform.”
Kagan’s appointment signals a broader evolution in leadership as Newport enters its third decade and activates Fund IV. The firm is focused on expanding into new and existing metro markets, strengthening its investor base, and advancing its vertically integrated model across property operations, leasing, and strategic repositioning.