The Deal Ranch

#41 Brian Leary | COO, Highwoods Properties

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Brian Leary is the COO of Highwoods Properties. Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW), headquartered in Raleigh, NC, is a publicly traded, fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa.


Prior to joining Highwoods Brian held senior management and executive positions with Crescent Communities, Jacoby Development, Inc., Atlanta Beltline, Inc., AIG Global Real Estate, Atlantic Station, LLC and Central Atlanta Progress.

Conversation Topics:

  • Developing Atlantic Station
  • Overview and evolution of the Atlanta Beltline
  • Working at AIG during 2008 financial crisis and liquidating their real estate portfolio  
  • Entering/Exiting markets at Highwoods
  • When/why to reinvest in renovation of properties at Highwoods
  • Philosophy on providing a "commute worth experience" at each property in their portfolio

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    - This episode of The Deal Ranch Podcast is presented by https://huckscurryadvisors.com/

     

    Connect with Brian Leary & Highwoods

    • https://www.highwoods.com/
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-leary-b454b89/

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