Sarah Wexler is JLL's Managing Director within the Consumer Goods and Services division. She leads strategic initiatives across retail and professional services sectors, leveraging her deep global expertise in retail strategy, transformation, and design to help JLL clients navigate the rapidly evolving consumer landscape. Sarah brings over 18 years of experience in the retail sector and global transformation leadership. Previously, as VP of Global Retail Design at Foot Locker, she led the development of new store concepts and provided strategic leadership across the global capital investment pipeline. She also co-led corporate real estate initiatives, applying a brand-led approach to both consumer-facing and corporate environments. Prior to Foot Locker, she held senior leadership roles at Under Armour, managing global store design and supporting the brand's international growth. Deeply engaged in her industry, Sarah serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Sign Research Foundation. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she is based in Tampa, Florida, where she lives with her family.
The commercial real estate landscape undergoes significant shifts when new leadership takes the helm—whether at the organizational, portfolio, or property level. This panel explores how leadership transitions catalyze transformation across CRE operations, from strategic repositioning and capital allocation decisions to operational excellence and stakeholder relationships. Our speakers will examine real-world case studies of leadership-driven change, discussing how new executives reshape portfolio strategies, drive technology adoption, influence ESG initiatives, and navigate market volatility. We'll cover the critical first 100 days of CRE leadership transitions, change management strategies that work in real estate contexts, and how to align teams around new vision while maintaining operational continuity. Whether you're a new leader stepping into a CRE role or working through organizational change, this session provides actionable insights on successfully transforming commercial real estate operations under new leadership paradigms.
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