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Christina van Beelen spent nearly three decades in senior management and strategy roles in the alternative asset management world before she joined CenterSquare Investment Management, a Pennsylvania-based global real asset manager, as COO in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI found myself specifically drawn to commercial real estate, particularly because it offers a fascinating blend of tangible assets and dynamic market opportunities,\u201d she shared. \u201cThe ability to directly influence the development and management of the properties that shape our cities is appealing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to joining CenterSquare, which with its affiliates has $14 billion in assets under management globally, van Beelen was a managing director and senior product specialist at alternative asset manager Magnetar Capital for more than three years. Before Magnetar, she was head of alternatives product management at SECOR Asset Management for nearly eight years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other previous roles included COO of global distribution at Citadel Investment Group and head of North American fund of funds coverage at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Beelen enjoys being a strategist, developing and executing plans that directly influence the firm\u2019s direction and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI also value the opportunity to mentor and develop our team\u2014this allows me to contribute to both personal and professional growth within the organization\u2014something that I find incredibly fulfilling,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At CenterSquare, navigating shifting market dynamics, especially during economic downturns or periods of rapid change, has been one of van Beelen\u2019s biggest challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdapting our strategies and operations to remain competitive and resilient in these conditions requires constant reassessment of our approaches and priorities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Beelen, who received a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Wharton School, says it\u2019s crucial to draw a blueprint of your own career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBuilding a network and developing a clear vision for your growth are just as essential as developing tangible skills,\u201d she advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create a more inclusive industry, van Beelen said, CRE needs to remove barriers to entry and advancement, including promoting diversity at all levels of an organization and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. \u201cThis means fostering diverse talent pools, supporting mentorship and career development programs and ensuring that all voices are heard in decision-making processes.\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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