Mr. Schoenfeld founded the APL group in 1994 and serves as its Chairman. Under his leadership, the company has become one of the leading real estate investors in the Asia Pacific region with significant operations in Europe and the United States as well. In addition, Mr. Schoenfeld has steered the group into new and growing lines of business including renewable energy, infrastructure and private equity investment.
APL operates globally in Asia, Europe and the United States with offices in Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, New York, Munich, Berlin and Luxembourg. One of the first foreign real estate investors in Japan after the financial bubble burst in the early 1990's, Mr. Schoenfeld's keen eye for real estate markets over the years has enabled APL to become a recognized leader in the industry.
The company's success under Mr. Schoenfeld is rooted in its unique business model and approach to risk, establishing the company as one of the most reliable, innovative, and successful real estate sponsors in the region.
Mr. Schoenfeld graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He speaks Japanese, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and is an active philanthropist and impact investor, with a history of supporting children’s education, the environment, and poverty alleviation in China. Before establishing APL, Mr. Schoenfeld oversaw the real estate operations for Bank of America in Asia.