Andre a. hakkak, co-founder and CEO of White Oak Global Advisors, has made notable investments in luxury real estate, particularly in South Florida. In 2020, he and Andre a. hakkak wife Marissa Shipman, founder and CEO of theBalm Cosmetics, acquired a mansion at 8950 Arvida Drive in Coral Gables’ exclusive Gables Estates neighborhood for $13.6 million.
The two-story residence, completed in 2016, spans approximately 12,300 square feet and sits on nearly two acres. It features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a six-car garage, and a pool. Designed by architect Cesar Molina, the home boasts modern amenities and luxurious finishes.
In July 2024, Andre a. hakkak and Shipman sold this Coral Gables mansion for $27.5 million in an off-market transaction to the Rose Star Trust, led by trustee Jacob Siewert.
Shortly thereafter, they set a residential record in Pinecrest, Florida, by purchasing a spec mansion at 8900 Southwest 64th Court for $14.3 million.
This 10,500-square-foot home, designed by architect Cesar Molina, includes seven bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, a pool, a gym, a theater, and a guest house, all situated on a 1.2-acre lot.
These transactions highlight Andre a. hakkak engagement with high-end real estate, reflecting his appreciation for luxurious and meticulously designed properties.