Ricardo Aparicio

Executive leader with more than 30 years of experience directing multinational design, construction, corporate real estate, capital project delivery, procurement, facilities, and development initiatives for Fortune 100 and private-sector organizations. Recognized for leading complex multi-site programs, developing scalable processes, negotiating major design and construction contracts, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

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Architect and Attorney with executive experience spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

President & CEO at APARICIO PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, LLC (2023-01 – Present)

• Lead a multidisciplinary consulting practice serving clients in real estate development, construction, architecture, facilities, governance, and legal strategy.
• Advise owners, developers, contractors, and organizations on project delivery, contract negotiations, procurement, and operational risk.
• Provide executive-level guidance on complex development and construction initiatives.

Operations Director (GE Gas Power Global Portfolio) at CBRE (2019-01 – 2023-12)

• Directed operational excellence for GE Gas Power's global real estate and facilities portfolio.
• Developed portfolio optimization strategies focused on occupancy, utilization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Partnered with executive leadership to align real estate strategy with long-term business objectives.

Global Operations Properties / Project Services / Senior Counsel at GENERAL ELECTRIC (1996-01 – 2019-12)

• Directed design, construction, and corporate real estate initiatives throughout the Americas and previously Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Oversaw delivery of more than $500 million in regional capital construction projects with an exceptional safety and schedule performance record.
• Achieved sustained annual operating savings exceeding 7% through portfolio optimization, lease negotiations, and vendor management.
• Led multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, procurement professionals, and business leaders.
• Negotiated complex design, construction, and professional service agreements supporting projects across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• Developed standardized project delivery, contracting, and governance processes that supported scalable global growth.

Executive Vice President / General Counsel / Project Manager / Architect at VASALLO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (1991-01 – 1996-12)

• Managed commercial construction and design-build projects from procurement through closeout.
• Directed project teams while overseeing budgets, schedules, contractor performance, and owner relationships.
• Supported executive management in corporate operations and construction claims.

Vice President, Architecture at H.J. Ross Associates

Architect at Norman Giller & Associates and other South Florida design firms

Architectural positions

Juris Doctor in Law – University of Miami School of Law

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – University of Miami