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Real estate is a capital intensive and cyclical sector that competes for resources and investment opportunities on a global scale. Yet as an asset class it is hyper local, less liquid and among the most entrepreneurial within the financial services sector. To compete effectively and to realize long-term growth ambitions, companies need leaders who possess a combination of financial acuity and creative vision at the helm of their business.

At Spencer Stuart, our team of global advisers is dedicated to finding top-tier senior executive talent that can advance your business while navigating uncertain and dynamic market conditions.

Our expertise

Drawing on our deep insight into leadership performance and understanding of the global forces that affect local business and assets, we can help you find and attract the right leaders for your organization, enhance the performance of individuals and teams, and increase the effectiveness of your board.

A tailored team for your leadership needs

Our team of global experts brings the right mix of expertise to each client engagement by leveraging decades of shared knowledge, relevant industry insights and extensive functional expertise. We specialize in finding and placing board members and CEOs, presidents, heads of functions (including acquisitions, asset management, capital raising and operations), and high impact individual contributors at the managing director level and above. Functionally, we find and place CFOs, chief technology officers, general counsels and HR leaders among other roles.

Strategic leadership and governance guidance

In addition to recruiting best-in-class executives and other senior leaders, we offer guidance across a range of leadership and governance issues including succession planning, leadership advisory, board effectiveness, talent development, team effectiveness and organizational consulting.

Who we serve

We have served clients across a broad spectrum of the real estate sector, including institutional investors, real estate investment trusts (REITs), developers, owner/operators, private equity firms, real estate funds of funds, commercial developers, asset managers and brokerage firms. These organizations vary from public multinationals to entrepreneurial and family-owned firms. We also operate across the world’s established economies and growth markets through all economic cycles.

Extensive global executive searches 
300+
Senior-level/board searches conducted
Experienced leadership advisers
125+
Leadership advisory engagements
Proven results
94%
Placement retention

Explore Our Insights

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