Head of Global Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal advisor to the CFO and Managing Board on real estate strategy, investments, and long-term footprint planning.
• Develop and execute global real estate strategies aligned with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
• Oversee a global portfolio valued at $100M+ across Switzerland, the United States, China, India, and Japan.
• Evaluate acquisitions, disposals, lease commitments, and investment opportunities in priority markets.
• Lead negotiations for significant leases, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Define the strategic rationale and business case for major initiatives, including headquarters expansion and office relocations.
• Establish and oversee the organization's real estate governance and risk management framework.
• Manage strategic relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and external advisors.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in corporate real estate, investment, or portfolio management.
• Proven experience managing complex international real estate portfolios.
• Essential exposure to both Swiss and U.S. real estate markets.
• Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex, high-value transactions and projects.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, high-visibility environment.

About the Company

The World Economic Forum is an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of experience connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together. We bring leaders together through dialogue to build trust and turn shared understanding of complex global issues into collective solutions.