Juan Andrés Nava
Managing Director

Nava joined Metro 1 in 2013 and since then, has worked in more than 300 transactions, totaling over 1,000,000 square feet and more than $750M in volume.

Specializing in urban core investment sales and leasing, Nava has been part of some of Miami’s most transformative deals. Most notably, Nava was involved in the sale of the Arlo Hotel site in Wynwood, the neighborhood’s first hotel, Hiden in Wynwood, the neighborhood's first Michelin Star, 2143 NW 1 Ave, anchored by Knotel, one of the nation’s most prominent coworking concepts, as well as Kushner and Block Capital’s first acquisition in Miami. In addition to his extensive Wynwood experience, Nava has been leading the leasing of the Magic City Innovation District - Little Haiti since it's conception in 2016.

He was principally responsible for procuring the Instituto Marangoni lease at the Miami Design District, which at $60 PSF is one of the most expensive office leases in the country at the time and was also instrumental in procuring marquee tenants such as Momosan Wynwood, The Salty Donut, Ghee Indian Kitchen, Bakan, and 1-800-Lucky.

Additionally, Nava played a key role in securing Metro 1’s recognition as a Top Leasing Firm, Top Sales Firm, Top Retail Leasing Broker, and Top Sales Broker by Costar in 2016 and 2017, and was awarded Costar Power Broker of the year in 2019.

Before joining Metro 1, Nava worked extensively in the retail sector (ZARA, Louis Vuitton) as well as community-focused organizations such as WADA, the Wynwood Arts District Association, which later was incorporated into the BID.

Nava is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and holds a Finance Degree from Florida International University.