Noble Names Matt Noland as Capital Markets Director

Noble Investment Group has appointed Matt Noland as director of capital markets, putting him in charge of asset realizations, debt origination, and debt management across the firm's real estate portfolio. Noland arrives from Peachtree Group, where he executed hotel acquisitions and managed investment transactions across holding periods [1], [2].

What are Matt Noland's core responsibilities at Noble?

Matt Noland will oversee asset realizations, debt origination, and debt management across Noble's hospitality portfolio [1], [2]. As Hotel Business reported, his position focuses on executing transactions across the life cycle of real estate investments, managing capital from property entry through exit [2]. According to Adi Bhoopathy, managing principal and head of capital markets at Noble, Noland brings experience that spans the full arc of a hold period, helping the firm structure capital at entry, manage portfolio risk through market cycles, and realize asset value at exit [1], [2].

What hospitality investment background does Noland bring?

Noland previously worked at Peachtree Group, where he managed investment portfolios and executed hospitality transactions, including hotel acquisitions and dispositions [1], [2]. Asian Hospitality reported that his earlier career included working within the debt capital markets team at JLL [1]. During his tenure at JLL, Noland supported the placement of nearly $1 billion in debt and equity capital [1], [2]. These capital placements funded property acquisitions, loan refinancings, and ground-up hotel development projects [1], [2]. Additionally, Noland held credit and investment banking roles at Truist Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey [1], [2].

How does the appointment fit Noble's current corporate leadership?

Noble Investment Group operates as an Atlanta-based investment manager led by Chief Executive Officer Mit Shah [1]. The firm's capital markets division is directed by Adi Bhoopathy, who oversees transaction structuring and execution [1], [2]. Noland highlighted that the company combines investment execution with active property operations across its portfolio [1], [2]. In tandem with the capital markets expansion, Asian Hospitality noted that Noble also appointed Stephen Paul as senior director of data, technology, and innovation, reinforcing the corporate team supporting portfolio performance [1].

What did executive leadership say about the appointment?

Noble's leadership emphasized Noland's transaction history across varying market environments. Bhoopathy stated that Noland has handled the complete life cycle of hospitality assets, from raising debt to asset management and final disposition [1], [2]. Noland noted the scale of Noble's platform, stating that he looks forward to shaping capital strategy alongside an investment team that has operated across multiple economic cycles [1], [2].