Cody Laidlaw is the Chief Business Development Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Belpointe PREP, LLC (NYSE American: OZ), where he is responsible for fundraising, investor relations, product development, marketing, and the implementation of the overall investment strategy. In addition to his role at Belpointe PREP, he is a Principal at Belpointe, a private investment firm. He previously served as Chief Business Development Officer and Head of Investor Relations for Belpointe REIT, Inc. (OTCQX: BELP), the first publicly traded Qualified Opportunity Fund, where he helped guide the company’s growth and investor engagement prior to its merger into Belpointe PREP.
Earlier in his career at Belpointe, Cody served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing multiple private funds focused on real estate, small businesses, and tax-advantaged structures. He also held the role of Vice President, responsible for the acquisition, development, and construction of multifamily assets. Before joining Belpointe, Cody was a Vice President at a private investment firm specializing in underwriting short-term credit facilities for real estate operators and business owners.
Cody earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine. He also serves on the board of the Belpointe Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and giving back to the community.