HeadofGlobalRealEstate

The Head of Global Real Estate is responsible for defining and executing the organization’s global real estate strategy across a complex international footprint, including offices and convening spaces in Switzerland, the United States, China, India, and Japan. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role serves as the principal advisor to the Managing Board on real estate matters and is accountable for enterprise real estate strategy, portfolio governance, capital allocation, major transactions, and long-term footprint planning. Operational delivery, workplace services, and facilities management are led by the Head of General Services, with whom the role works in close partnership to ensure effective implementation of strategic priorities. **Key Responsibilities** Strategic Leadership & Board Advisory * Act as the principal advisor to the CFO and Managing Board on real estate strategy, investments, portfolio performance, and long-term footprint planning. * Develop and present real estate strategies aligned with organizational priorities, growth ambitions, and financial objectives. * Assess and recommend geographic footprint strategies, including expansion, consolidation, relocation, and investment priorities. * Provide recommendations on market entry and exit, ownership structures, capital deployment, and portfolio optimization. * Lead scenario planning for the evolution of the global footprint, considering geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and workplace trends.2. Global Portfolio Management * Oversee a global real estate portfolio valued at approximately $100M+ across Switzerland, the United States, China, India, and Japan. * Drive portfolio performance, utilization, cost effectiveness, and long-term value creation. * Oversee portfolio planning and capital requirements to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. * Leverage occupancy, utilization, and market intelligence data to support real estate decision-making. * Establish workplace strateg