San Francisco Bay Area
As a decisive senior business executive with 25+ years of global experience across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, I’ve led strategic initiatives for some of the world’s most recognized Fortune 200 companies and tech giants, including IBM, Deutsche Bank, Google, Microsoft and now Uber. I specialize in driving vision, strategy, and execution to fuel scalable growth and operational excellence worldwide. My core expertise lies in cross-functional operations leadership, with deep specialization in corporate real estate and facilities management. I’m consistently focused on maximizing business value and profitability through optimized operations and strategic transformation. Engaging and consultative by nature, I’m known for cultivating high-impact relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders. Colleagues and partners often describe me as a trusted leader with unwavering integrity and the ability to foster alignment in complex environments. I bring a collaborative leadership style, proven success navigating conflict, and a strong track record in building and retaining top-tier talent. HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Drove sustained year-over-year business growth as Senior Managing Director – West Division Director at CBRE GWS by spearheading new account launches and large-scale transformation initiatives. ➤ Delivered major efficiency gains and productivity improvements as VP of Global Operations EMEA at Johnson Controls GWS through strategic deployment of Six Sigma methodologies. ➤ Contributed to global industry advancement through board appointments with EuroFM, IFMA Global and CoreNet Global, as well as frequent speaking and moderating roles at leading sector events. EXPERTISE ➤ Facilities Management ➤ Corporate Real Estate ➤ Portfolio Management ➤ Business Strategy ➤ Business Continuity Planning ➤ Global Operations Management ➤ Stakeholder Management ➤ Change Management ➤ Process Improvement ➤ People Management & Leadership
At Uber Places, the Global Workplace Operations function is integral to our strategic facility and global service delivery. Aiming for a unified global-first approach, my role as Head of Global Workplace Operations enables the team to act as trusted advisors to the business, supporting our employee experience programs, which provide the best environment to attract and retain talent, inspire collaboration & innovation and foster pride in the Uber brand.
As a Director on the Global Board of CoreNet Global, I help steer the strategic direction of the world’s leading association for corporate real estate (CRE). Representing nearly 10,000 members across 50 countries, I collaborate with fellow leaders to advance the profession through global research, professional development, and thought leadership, ensuring CoreNet remains indispensable to the success of large-scale corporate assets worldwide.
In this role I am responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing building operations and real estate services across the Bank of the West portfolio. My main goal is to build a great place to work for all our employees.