Stuart Lipper

Global corporate real estate executive with 20+ years directing multi-country portfolio strategy, transactions, and partner-led delivery models across 22+ countries. Proven track record owning the full transaction and vendor lifecycle — sourcing, vetting, and holding brokerage, design, and construction partners accountable to cost and service standards — while advising C-suite leadership on occupancy strategy, capital planning, and portfolio governance. Skilled at translating complex financial and market analysis into executive-ready recommendations that drive measurable reductions in occupancy cost and exposure.

Senior Managing Director - Colliers - Princeton, NJ

(2020-01)

• Lead strategic real estate initiatives for enterprise clients across multi-market portfolios, supporting occupancy optimization, operational efficiency, and long-term portfolio planning
• Direct lease negotiations, site selection initiatives, and portfolio decision-making across complex U.S. and international markets
• Partner with finance, legal, and operational leadership to align real estate strategy with broader business objectives and organizational requirements
• Developed and implemented strategic location solutions that significantly reduced occupancy exposure and improved long-term operational flexibility
• Support portfolio governance, reporting, and strategic planning initiatives for clients managing distributed real estate operations
• Operate within a partner-first delivery model, directing and evaluating brokerage, vendor, and service-provider performance on behalf of enterprise clients — the same accountability structure required to manage transaction and design/construction partners at scale

Vice President - JLL - Princeton, NJ

(2011-01 - 2020-12)

• Led real estate strategy for New Jersey's largest insurance organization, managing a 1M+ square foot in-state portfolio of owned and leased assets
• Led site selection and lease transaction for a dialysis center build-out, coordinating clinical operational requirements, landlord negotiations, and build-out scope with healthcare-specific compliance considerations
• Advised executive leadership on headquarters strategy, lease structuring, and long-term occupancy planning within a concentrated regional footprint
• Executed complex domestic and international transactions across multi-market portfolios, supporting enterprise occupancy strategy and long-term operational objectives
• Managed multiple large-scale office transactions within a single enterprise portfolio, including two 130,000 SF lease transactions completed within the same year, supporting coordinated occupancy and long-term planning objectives
• Executed complex international transactions spanning 22 countries, coordinating with legal, finance, operations, and regional stakeholders to support enterprise growth initiatives
• Engaged directly with C-suite executives at major global organizations, advising on real estate strategy, site selection, and portfolio decisions
• Earned Top Gun Award recognition at JLL for ranking in the top 1% of producers in North America for a given performance year
• Advised C-suite executives across a 22-country portfolio on occupancy strategy and capital planning, delivering the executive governance and reporting rigor required to support global real estate decision-making

Managing Director - SAVILLS - Iselin, NJ

(2006-01 - 2011-12)

• Represented corporate tenants in office leasing and portfolio strategy across major metropolitan markets
• Advised on site selection, lease negotiations, and market entry strategies to support growth and operational needs
• Conducted financial analysis and due diligence for long-term real estate commitments
• Built strong relationships with landlords and brokerage networks, enabling access to off-market opportunities

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing - Ramapo College

Study Abroad Program - University of Bath