
Kathleen Kim is a real estate development specialist executive with a proven track record of leading real estate developments across the country. Ms. Kim’s expertise lies in maximizing profitability through strategic budgeting and timeline management and implementing value-added strategies and phased development deliveries to optimize debt-to-equity ratios and generating income streams. Ms. Kim has worked closely with teams throughout every stage of the development process, forming long-term partnerships with public agencies, stakeholders, investors, and communities while expertly navigating complex entitlements processes, including time-sensitive environmental approvals. In addition, Ms. Kim provides strategic direction to internal and third-party professionals at all levels of the development life cycle, including sales, marketing, and operations. With over $21 billion in experience spanning master-planned, urban, and infill developments, redevelopment, and repositioning, Ms. Kim is a trusted leader in the industry. Ms. Kim’s expertise in investments and development, coupled with the ability to manage projects through each phase of the development life-cycle by mitigating risks, makes Ms. Kim a valuable asset to the organization and team. Ms. Kim has worked with renowned companies such as JLL, KOR Group, CIM, and Greenland USA in the real estate industry. Ms. Kim has also worked with well-known hospitality companies such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Raffles Hotel Group, Great Eagle Holdings Limited, and Empire Group Holdings, as well as with major hotel chains like HOST Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG. Ms. Kim’s leadership and management style brand is built on solid leadership in navigating complex deal structures through innovative collaborations with stakeholders and execution teams while prioritizing transparent and concise communication. In addition, Ms. Kim is committed to achieving results and has a proven ability to implement strategic risk mitigation and value-added solutions that positively impact deal economics. Ms. Kim’s track record of success is evident in delivering over 5,700 residential units, 4,500 hotel keys, 11.4 million square feet of retail space, and 8.0 million square feet of office space in a range of horizontally and vertically integrated high-rise buildings and mixed-use communities.