Brandon Leibman
MPP '24
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
Current City: Washington, DC
Why did you choose McCourt? I chose McCourt because of the Quantitative Rigor, ethically-based leadership, and its location in DC.
What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? Prior to McCourt, I worked for a year in a family office that focused on investments in the hospitality and transportation sectors.
- Reviewed and collated business Profit & Loss statements
- Developed transactional history for the restaurant partnership in Lisbon
- Advised on the conception, development, and planning of ultra-luxury villa rental business; assisted with marketing and pricing strategy, conducted market research
- Provided administrative and strategic support for transactions including:
- Full budget and pricing review of transport company located in the Algarve
- Consultation and growth strategy for Prospect Capital Restaurants (PCR)
- Redevelopment of The Island House hotel in Nassau, Bahamas
- Negotiations for restaurant partnership in Lisbon; reviewed business plan, marketing/staffing objectives
What has been the best part of your experience so far? Classmates, McCourt organizations, speakers who visit the school
Student organization involvement while at McCourt: MPiP (McCourt Policy in Practice), Georgetown Graduate Consulting Club, Business and Government Alliance
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: Colby College, BA in Government
Hobbies/ Interests: Impact Investing, ESG, International Economic Policy/Development, Sports, Fitness
Reach out to me about: Why I chose McCourt, policy interests, what the program is like from a student's perspective