New England Real Estate Journal

Cabot Properties promotes Otis to chief operating officer and Gebo to head of asset management

November 14, 2025 - Movers & Milestones
Bradford Otis

 

Michael Gebo

 

Boston, MA Cabot Properties, a leading investor, developer and operator of logistics properties throughout the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific, has completed elevations within its senior team, positioning the firm for continued long-term growth and expansion within the global logistics real estate sector.

The firm has named Bradford Otis to the newly created chief operating officer role, where he will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing internal functions globally across finance, information technology, and human resources. Michael Gebo has been promoted to head of asset management and will oversee leasing, tenant relations, and property management in the U.S.

Otis has played an integral role in Cabot’s evolution during his 16-year tenure at the company. He previously served as managing director and head of asset management for Cabot, and remains a key member of the company’s board of directors and investment committee. Prior to joining Cabot, Otis worked at Eaton Vance Management in the Real Estate Investment Group. 

Gebo has been a key leader at Cabot since 2015, having built extensive expertise managing institutional-quality industrial assets across the firm’s value-add and core investment strategies. During his tenure, he has overseen leasing and asset management operations in major markets including Southern California, Dallas, and Chicago, and served as portfolio manager for a seven million s/f core separate account. Prior to joining Cabot, Gebo managed industrial assets for GLP’s Southern California portfolio.