THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY, NO WALK-INS WILL BE PERMITTED
Corporate Real Estate executives play a key role in executing real estate decisions driven by M&A activity, new workplace programs, or major property consolidations. CRE teams traditionally focus on completing the real estate project, while “change management” receives limited attention or is not considered. Resistance to change sets in when change management issues are overlooked. It is left to the CRE staff, as the “face” of these changes, to reluctantly take on the role of the change manager.
In this seminar we will share experiences from the front lines of change, and review a road map to improve the success of the real estate project. Attendees will learn to recognize the need for change, understand the drivers of change, clearly define the future state, and more. Join us and leave with the tools to drive organizational change!
MODERATOR
Jennifer Oliver, SVP and National Director, JLL
Jennifer is the Global Director of Operations and Solutions for JLL’s Occupancy Planning Practice, with responsibilities for occupancy strategy development, service delivery, and operations. She specializes in transformation and organizational change as it supports corporate real estate and planning functions. Jennifer has guided MITRE, HSBC, Yahoo, Cardinal Health, Bank of America, and other clients through the development of a road map and establishment of tools and processes that accelerate change. Jennifer holds an MS in Management: Leadership and Organizational Change from Regis College, and a BS in Education from Keene State College.
SPEAKERS
William Holt, Architect, LEED AP, Principal at Strategic Space
Bill is Founder and Principal of Strategic Space with over 30 years of experience in architecture and corporate real estate. Previously Bill was Head of Global Facilities Planning at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, where he led Cambridge Master Planning and Real Estate functions. Bill also held several positions at Fidelity Real Estate Company in Boston, most recently as Senior Director of Design. Bill holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelors of Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
Mark Watkins, Global Real Estate Director, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mark joined Thermo Fisher as a Finance Director but quickly transitioned to real estate. Since 2006 Mark has managed the International Property Portfolio that spans 40 countries, and 10 million SF of manufacturing, laboratory, distribution, and office space. Mark is also the functional lead for the M&A department on all real estate matters. He has worked on over 100 M&A projects, including the 2006 merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, which created Thermo Fisher Scientific. Previously, Mark was a commercial real estate broker in Boston. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
COST
End User Member: Free
End User Non-Member: $75.00
Service Provider Member: $65.00
Service Provider Non-Member: $85.00
Talent in Transition:
Member: Free
Non-Member: $25.00