Devon Olson | Utah Retirement System’s Former Director of Real Estate
Devon Olson, former Director of Real Estate at Utah Retirement Systems, shares his successes and lessons learned over his 40-year tenure at Utah Retirement Systems.

Devon Olson, former Director of Real Estate at Utah Retirement Systems, shares his successes and lessons learned over his 40-year tenure at Utah Retirement Systems.
Brad Briner, State Treasurer of North Carolina, discusses investment leadership, public finance reform, and real estate strategy in the public sector.
Sara Queen, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Equity at MetLife Investment Management, dives into leadership and value creation.
Keith Breslauer, founder and managing partner at Patron Capital, shares how he built one of Europe’s leading real estate firms from the ground up.
Greg Lauze, Managing Partner at NorthBridge Partners, discusses the evolving opportunity set in industrial real estate and the growth of NorthBridge as an institutional manager.
Dennis Lopez, CEO of QuadReal Property Group, discusses platform investing and Quadreal's broader investment strategy
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Alan Zafran, Founder of IEQ Capital, discusses the role of real estate in clients' portfolios and where to find the most interesting opportunities.
Alisa Mall, CIO of DFO Management, discusses her career and underscores the value of resilience and adaptability when building portfolios.
Roy March, CEO of Eastdil Secured, reflects on his 46-year journey, Eastdil’s legacy, and the outlook for real estate capital markets in 2025.
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Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, shares insights from his career in real estate investment and leadership.
Heather Fernstrom Border, co-founder and managing partner at Alliance Global Advisors, discusses her professional journey in real estate investment management.
Kim Hourihan, Chief Investment Officer at CBRE Investment Management, discusses the innovative approaches of one of the leading global real estate firms.
Robin Zeigler, founder and CEO of MURAL Real Estate Partners, shares her journey in revitalizing underserved communities through mixed-use developments.
Peter Ballon, former Head of Real Estate at CPP Investment Board, discusses the growth of CPPIB’s real estate portfolio during his 17-year tenure.
Laura Rapaport, CEO of North Bridge, breaks down how CPACE financing can transform the way you fund sustainable real estate projects.
Scott Malpass, co-founder and managing partner of Grafton Street Partners, unpacks his incredible journey managing a multi-billion-dollar endowment.
MaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, reveals her inspiring ascent from Rockaway, Queens, to the forefront of real estate development.
Brandon Sedloff, Chief Real Estate Officer at Juniper Square, offers incredible insights into the impact of technology in real estate investment management.
Malcolm Johnson, CEO of Langdon Park Capital, shares his journey from NFL athlete to becoming a business leader dedicated to affordable housing.
Sean Burton, CEO of CityView, recounts his extraordinary path from the Clinton White House to mastering the real estate investment landscape.
Chris Green, founder and CEO of GreenPoint Partners, recounts his remarkable journey from growing up in rural Australia to being at the forefront of real estate and technology investing.
Alicia Glen, founder of MSquared and former Deputy Mayor of New York City, shares her insights on reshaping cities and creating inclusive communities.
Stephanie Bensimon, head of real estate at Ardian, shares how her family's values steered her through a transition from finance to real estate.
Mary Ludgin, senior advisor at Heitman, shares a wealth of knowledge based on her life-long career in urban revitalization and development.
Yvonne Nelson, former Head of Real Estate of NYC Office of the Comptroller, reflects on her experience and career in a predominantly male industry.
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