C-STAR Appoints Industry Expert Mitch Presnick as Chief Advisor to Drive Growth

C-STAR, a tech-driven real estate investment firm, proudly announces the appointment of Mitch Presnick as Chief Advisor. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, hospitality, private equity, and capital markets, Mitch brings invaluable expertise and strategic vision to C-STAR’s leadership team.

Mitch’s connection to C-STAR runs deep, stemming from a shared history with Founder and CEO Sherry Li. Both are alumni of Peking University and have successfully established their own ventures. Their professional relationship began while Ms. Li was at Harvard Business School, where they bonded over their mutual commitment to excellence in their industries.

Mitch is well-known for his achievements in real estate. In 2004, he launched Super 8 Hotels China, transforming a single hotel in Beijing’s Wangfujing shopping district into a nationwide chain with over 1,100 properties. He also founded APCO Worldwide's China practice, where he served as Country Managing Director for the Washington, D.C.-based advisory and advocacy firm.

Currently, Mitch holds the position of Visiting Fellow of Practice at Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, focusing on the future of U.S.-China business relations. His academic background includes an MBA from Rutgers Business School and a graduate language diploma from Peking University.