
Robin Xiao
Sr Associate, Real Estate
Robin joined Laird Norton Properties in 2026 as a senior real estate associate. In this role, he supports the management of the existing commercial real estate portfolio and the evaluation of new investment opportunities. He also assists senior leadership in improving reporting, tracking, and other business processes.
Prior to joining Laird Norton Properties, Robin served as the affordable housing development program manager at the City of Bellevue, where he developed tax incentive policies and supported the city's investments in new affordable housing projects. Earlier in his career, he spent time in New York City on the investments team at J.P. Morgan Real Estate Americas, and in Houston, where he worked for Lennar Homes. Robin earned his BA in Economics and Sociology at Rice University.
Outside of the office, you can find Robin spending time outdoors with his cat and dog, in the kitchen trying out new recipes, or at the pottery studio.