Sayo Kamara is an Associate Director on the commercial leasing team at The Durst Organization, where he plays a key role in advancing leasing strategy, tenant engagement, and market visibility across a portfolio of Manhattan office and retail assets – including 825 Third Avenue and One World Trade Center.

Prior to joining Durst, Sayo held leasing roles at Cushman and Wakefield and Colliers, advising institutional owners and occupiers across New York City. He has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business, Business Insider, Commercial Observer, and CREi for his leadership and industry impact.

Sayo currently serves as Chairman of the Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association (YM/WREA), founded in 1948, where he became the organization’s first African American boarda member and later its first African American Chairman. He previously served as the Co-President of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s Junior Board. Sayo studied Finance at the University of North Texas and is a graduate of Project REAP. He is committed to community-rooted, visibility-driven strategies aligned with The Durst Organization and tenant goals.