The U.S. Department of Commerce has named Andrew Silberstein as executive director of the U.S. Investment Accelerator, the federal office created by President Trump in March 2025 to attract and fast-track large-scale domestic and foreign investments.
Silberstein brings nearly three decades of experience in real estate, private equity and investment banking to the role. He most recently served as head of private markets for the real estate investment arm of Neuberger and has originated, structured and managed large-scale investments and complex transactions on behalf of major institutional platforms throughout his career.
“Andrew’s deep experience and track record of success in negotiating and executing large-scale transactions will allow the U.S. Investment Accelerator to meet the vision laid out by President Trump: driving strategic infrastructure investments in the United States, creating opportunities for Americans, and strengthening our economic and national security,” said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The U.S. Investment Accelerator was established by Executive Order 14255 and is charged with facilitating and expediting investments of more than $1 billion by helping investors navigate federal regulatory processes, reducing regulatory burdens, and coordinating across agencies and state governments. The office also plays a central role in executing investment commitments made to President Trump by key U.S. trading partners, including more than $1 trillion in landmark pledges — $550 billion from Japan, $350 billion from South Korea and $250 billion from Taiwan — directed toward semiconductors, energy, critical minerals and other strategic sectors. To date, the Investment Accelerator has overseen negotiations for more than $500 billion in large-scale projects across the country.
Silberstein succeeds Michael Grimes, who previously led the office.