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Changing careers after years with one organization was one of the hardest decisions Lauren O\u2019Neil has made, but one she doesn\u2019t regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am learning something new every day, and with that growing as a person and as a leader,\u201d said the AEW Capital Management COO & managing director. \u201cIt was a challenge worth taking, and I am really grateful for the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neil spent 17 years with HFF and JLL before joining AEW in January 2022. At AEW, O\u2019Neil oversees day-to-day operations and is also responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding key U.S. relationships for the global real estate investment management firm. She serves on the senior leadership team and risk management committee, which manages about $89.7 billion of property and securities globally and $39.6 billion in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neil thought she wanted to be a doctor or lawyer when she grew up, even though her father was a real estate developer. After graduating from Boston College with a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science, O\u2019Neil explored commercial real estate aspects that were different than what her father had done. She joined HFF, now JLL, as a senior real estate analyst, working her way up to senior managing director and office co-head, where she was involved in deal origination leading to the completion of more than $10 billion in sales, debt and equity transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the leader(s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neil says having a champion is crucial to a successful career and notes she has had several.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach played a role in elevating me to achieve my goals,\u201d she remarked. \u201cHaving someone who advocates for you and provides opportunities to open doors and gain recognition is crucial to rising in any organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neil advises young professionals to say \u201cyes\u201d to opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019d be amazed at how few people raise their hand to take on a role or a special project or challenge outside of their day job,\u201d she noted. \u201cIf you become someone that people can depend on, you will be amazed at what opportunities will come your way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neil finds that having diverse leadership teams attracts a range of individuals to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe must continue to educate the younger generation about the various opportunities available,\u201d she emphasizes. \u201cAnd that they don\u2019t need to be a doctor or lawyer to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the September 2024 issue of CPE<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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