Director of Development – Greenland USA In his role as Director of Development at Greenland USA in Los Angeles, Mr. Aubry oversees government approvals, public/private partnerships, retail leasing and community outreach. He managed the re-entitlement approval process for the $1 billion Metropolis project. Mr. Aubry also leads Greenland USA’s acquisition efforts in Southern California. Prior to… Read more

Co-Founder – CityFi Ashley Z. Hand, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is co-founder of the urban change management advisory company CityFi. She works with cities and the private sector across the country on advancing smart city strategic planning that is more human-centered and equitable. Previously, Ashley served as the Transportation Technology Strategist for the City of… Read more

VP, Senior Analyst Mario López-Alcalá is a VP, Senior Analyst and leads the real estate practice globally at MSCI ESG Research. Mario oversees ESG-related content and methodology dedicated to identifying risks and opportunities arising from material Environmental, Social and Governance factors. Previously, Mario worked for RiskMetrics, the Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology group of the… Read more

Senior Vice President Richard Vogel is a global real estate executive with a proven success record in establishing vision, defining strategy, and executing large and complex projects in both developed and emerging markets. Recognized globally for his disciplined approach to real estate investment, he is a comprehensive strategist with experience managing real estate development, investment… Read more

Senior Vice President Mike Hu is a Senior Vice President at Gaw Capital Partners and he leads the Capital Markets team in the United States. Mr. Hu is based in Los Angeles, the US headquarters, and is responsible for capital formation, co-investments, separate account investments, investor relations, and marketing. Mr. Hu joined Gaw Capital in… Read more

Chief Demographer Chris Porter is the Chief Demographer at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, and helps the firm’s clients understand the role demographics play in shaping the demand for housing in the short and long term. He co-authored Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity for Businesses with the firm’s CEO, John Burns, and the research he… Read more

Senior Vice President Beth Beckett is Senior Vice President of Real Estate Strategies, Inc./RES Advisors, a real estate advisory services firm based outside of Philadelphia.  Her areas of expertise include: market and financial feasibility analysis for residential and commercial real estate; analysis of affordable and mixed-income housing and transit-oriented development; and preparation of fiscal and… Read more

Director of Research Suzanne Mulvee, CFA serves as Director of Research with the CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces.  Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information.  Our suite of online services… Read more