New Horizons: Innovations in Real Assets
Recently, innovations in the real estate and infrastructure sectors have gained significant traction, fueled by rapid advancements in digital technologies and the growing emphasis on sustainability targets. These transformative forces are reshaping consumer demands and societal expectations, necessitating a strong reliance on innovation to navigate challenges such as rising inflation, interest rates, and material costs, as well as the evolving landscape in a post-COVID era and the increasing pressure to meet ESG agendas. As stakeholders navigate challenges and opportunities, we consider how the industry is navigating this ongoing transformation and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.
Sigrid Zialcita
CEO, Asia Pacific Real Assets Association
Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA). Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure. Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management. Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington, D.C. and led C&W’s U.S. research group in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC; Virginia; Suburban Maryland, Baltimore; and Philadelphia areas. Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.
A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events. Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.
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