D. Patrick Pryor

D. Patrick Pryor

VP, Corporate Real Estate Sotheby's

D. Patrick Pryor is a seasoned corporate real estate and enterprise operations executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global portfolios and transforming workplace environments. As Vice President and Head of Real Estate at Sotheby’s, he directs major acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and large‑scale development initiatives, including the $100M purchase and redesign of the historic Breuer Building and multimillion‑dollar transactions that reposition the company’s global footprint. Patrick delivers operational excellence through strategic outsourcing, enhanced vendor performance, and multimillion‑dollar savings across facilities and corporate services. Previously, as Executive Director at UBS, he oversaw over 9 million square feet across 350+ locations, leading corporate services, workplace strategy, and cultural transformation projects such as the firm’s “Workplace of the Future.” Earlier in his career, he managed global occupancy financials at Morgan Stanley. Patrick holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Richmond.

Main Day One - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

2:30 PM Securing the Right Space for People and Operations in a Changing Market

As organizations refresh their workplace and operational footprints, the challenge is no longer just finding space. It’s identifying environments that genuinely support people, workflows, and long-term growth. With limited new supply and evolving expectations for how space should function, leaders must know what qualities to prioritize and how to kick-start the transformation process once a site is selected. This session outlines the practical criteria, early-stage steps, and strategic considerations that help teams secure and shape the right space for their future.

Pinpoint the essential attributes such as location, layout, adaptability, and infrastructure, that make a space viable for people, operations, and storage

Understand how to evaluate candidate markets and buildings through the lens of long-term usability and transformation potential

Learn the initial CapEx, planning, and design steps needed to turn a selected site into a fully functional, future-ready environment

Patrick Pryor, VP Corporate Real Estate, Southby’s

 

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