Finance Net Leasing
ProLogis Expands Roles Within Global Investment Management Group
July 17, 2008

ProLogis has made two appointments for leadership of its Global Investment Management group. Ralf Wessel has been appointed as managing director of Global Investment Management with responsibility for the creation and strategy of new funds and property fund investor relations. Most recently, he was the senior vice president of European Fund and Capital Markets with responsibilities for the management of the European funds and the related assets. Prior to joining ProLogis, Wessel worked with Equity Estate, where he was responsible for initiating and structuring new investment vehicles for international investors. To succeed Wessel, Simon Nelson has been appointed as senior vice president of Fund Management and Acquisitions in Europe and head of Asset Management for ProLogis European Properties. Nelson joined ProLogis in 2001 with initial responsibility for investment acquisitions in southern Europe. Most recently, he has been responsible for European acquisitions and dispositions while coordinating independent portfolio valuations. Prior to joining ProLogis, Simon was a partner and investment director at DTZ in France, covering all aspects of commercial real estate investment.

 
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ProLogis Inks 475,000-SF Build-to-Suit Deal Near Paris
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NetLease Q&A: Corporate Partners Capital Group's Sands Sees Healthy One-Off Deals, Approaching Market Equilibrium
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Fults to Start New Firm in Dallas
September 05, 2008
By: Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent --Despite a flat Dallas real estate market, Tracy Fults took a leap of faith in the creation of his new real estate firm of Fults Commercial, following in the footsteps of his late father and...

184-Acre Bioscience Park Breaks Ground on Former Army Site
September 05, 2008
By: Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent --Construction began Wednesday as part of the transformation of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., for the 184-acre business park called Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimons. The project is being...

Chartwell to Buy Out Seniors Housing JV
September 05, 2008
By: Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor --Residences Melior, an affiliate of Groupe Melior, of Montreal, has exercised its right under a joint venture agreement with Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT to sell to Chartwell the remaining 50 percent interest owned by Melior...

Gaylord to Develop Convention/Resort Facility in Mesa
September 05, 2008
By: Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor --Gaylord Entertainment has inked a deal to buy a parcel of land at the Mesa Proving Grounds in Mesa, Ariz., for the development of a resort and convention center. The development will occupy about 100...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Wednesday
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By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --While Manhattan's Downtown and Midtown South office submarkets have recently been billed as havens for smaller tenants looking to avoid the sky high rents of Class A Midtown space, such firms may still be able...

Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management'
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by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...

It's All In The Message
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...

Do You Have A Bad Attitude?
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I'll show you a poor leader. While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often...

Is Family Business a Good Idea?
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Oh what a conundrum! Family business: Should I, or shouldn't I? In my opinion there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. It is simply a matter of personal preference....

What to Do When Marketing Goes Wild
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Have your company's marketing initiatives wandered astray? Is the proverbial tail starting to wag the dog with respect to your current marketing campaigns? How do you know when marketing is out of control?...