Aaron Duncan is Chief Investment Officer of SKS Partners and has over 20 years of experience in M&A, finance, leasing, acquisitions, asset management, and disposition of commercial property. Aaron joined SKS in 2025, bringing extensive expertise in investment strategy and portfolio management across multiple asset classes.
Before joining SKS, Aaron was Managing Director and Western Region Investments Lead for BGO, where he invested over $1 billion across diverse asset categories on behalf of the firm’s Core, Core-Plus, and Value-Add strategies. Prior to BGO, he served as Managing Director and Western Region Head of Investments at ASB Real Estate Investments, overseeing new acquisitions and asset management in the western United States. While at ASB, Aaron led the origination and placement of over $2.5 billion of equity across residential, office, retail, industrial, data center, and self-storage properties and was a member of the firm’s Management and Investment Committees. Aaron began his career in Investment Banking and Corporate Finance at Salomon Smith Barney, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, as well as debt and equity financings for banks and diversified financial services firms.
Aaron received his BA in Economics with a Minor in Urban Studies from Stanford University and earned his MBA from The Wharton School. He is deeply committed to advocacy and broadening pathways for professional growth. He is a proud alumnus of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT). Aaron is also a member of the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC) and a ULI Council member.