Areas of expertise
Portfolio Strategy & Optimization
Enterprise-wide real estate strategy across global footprints — acquisitions, dispositions, lease strategy, consolidations, and market entry/exit decisions aligned to business objectives.
Financial Acumen & Capital Planning
Multi-year CapEx forecasting, cost-variance reporting, M&A due diligence and integration, long-term financial modeling, and ROI-driven investment decisions for global portfolios.
Workplace Strategy & Design
Hospitality-first environments that earn the commute — leading end-to-end design, construction, and workplace experience programs that align physical space to culture and performance.
Transactions & Lease Strategy
Complex lease negotiations, site selection, location strategy, and vendor/contract management across large matrixed organizations and global operating models.
Cross-functional Leadership
Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence across Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Operations — building high-performing teams in complex matrixed environments.
Facility Management & Operations
Business continuity planning, facility operations, occupancy management, and data-driven decision-making to drive efficiency and sustainable portfolio performance.
Career history
Repositioned a tactical facilities team into a high-impact strategic function spanning portfolio strategy, capital projects, operations, and workplace experience.
- $29M HQ delivered at Central Park Post Oak — 23% increase in employee engagement and satisfaction post-occupancy.
- 120% productivity lift through FM, occupancy planning, and lease management platform implementation — at no additional operating cost.
- Led real estate workstreams across multiple M&A initiatives, delivering Day-1 readiness through due diligence, site assessments, and financial analysis.
Directed portfolio management across a large multi-state office and retail real estate portfolio — driving cost reduction, lease strategy, and capital project delivery.
- $8.6M in annual occupancy savings through asset management, lease restructuring, and financial analysis across office and retail assets.
- 25% improvement in project completion success rate through new analytical frameworks and planning-led delivery workflows.
Led retail network and ATM strategy across 700+ branches and 900+ ATMs, aligning physical distribution with market dynamics and enterprise goals.
- $9.75M in first-year savings via GIS mapping, demographic intelligence, and financial modeling for network and location decisions.
- Transformed branches from transactional channels into community engagement hubs, improving customer experience and channel growth performance.
Overhauled real estate workflows across corporate and retail portfolios in support of enterprise business transformation.
- $7M in annual savings and 30% footprint reduction through integrated HQ consolidation, design, and change management leadership.
- Managed renovation and new construction across 35 branch locations, providing foundational learning for future network transformation programs.
Oversaw multidisciplinary teams across multiple U.S. markets, managing luxury multifamily development from site acquisition through construction completion.
- $600M+ in capitalization across 1,800+ units delivered in national markets.
Demonstrated impact
"This office is an investment in our people, our culture, and our future. When we create meaningful spaces for our teams to thrive, they'll create meaningful outcomes for our members."
"The modern office shouldn't be measured by how full it is, but by the meaningful collaboration and community that happens there, which couldn't happen anywhere else."
"Space has created a radically different environment, where communication and interaction are key to changing the approach to work."
Photos: Aaron Thompson
Open to
VP / SVP, Corporate Real Estate
Strategic leadership of global CRE functions — portfolio, transactions, workplace, and capital programs — reporting to C-suite at mid-to-large enterprises.
Independent Consulting
Portfolio strategy, workplace transformation, M&A real estate integration, and organizational design for companies navigating significant real estate transitions.
Board Advisory Roles
Contributing CRE and operational expertise to boards and advisory committees in real estate, financial services, and technology sectors.
Target sectors include technology, financial services, professional services, and energy. Open to US-based roles (Houston preferred) and global strategy positions.
Education & recognition
Education
Core competencies
Awards & recognition
Let's connect
If your organization is navigating a real estate transformation, building a global CRE function, or looking for experienced executive leadership, I'd welcome a conversation.