James Woodburn GAICD's Linkedin Analytics

I bring significant experience in corporate real estate, workplace & leasing, together with enthusiasm, energy and creative leadership and a strategic mindset. I possess a deep understanding of occupier needs, negotiating and lease portfolio strategies. I have developed the art of managing complex stakeholder situations, leading and executing significant transformational projects, and gained experience from working across multiple markets and cultures in Asia Pacific. I am a passionate, engaging leader, proven at gaining loyalty and driving high performance teams focused on customer service, continuous improvement, experience, and execution of growth and cost savings initiatives. As the former Head of Group Real Estate - Asia Pacific at WPP, I built and led a team that managed and supported the group's leasehold footprint of 5.5 million square feet across 19 countries. I developed and executed the strategy for the portfolio and led the delivery of new campus developments for over 20,000 of the group's people across multiple cities. I also established the strategy for experience and facility management and built the team to successfully deliver this in new campuses. I am a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and hold a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from CoreNet Global. Experienced from previous roles in commercial property acquisitions, setting and executing leasing strategies for owners, commercial leasing and tenant representation. I am passionate about creating innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the performance and well-being of people and organizations. If this area peaks your interest too, let’s connect....