{"id":1004791117,"date":"2026-03-23T02:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004791117"},"modified":"2026-04-14T03:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:15:44","slug":"the-wild-momentum-behind-women-in-industrial-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-wild-momentum-behind-women-in-industrial-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"The WILD Momentum Behind Women in Industrial Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WILD exists to ensure that the leadership shaping the industrial sector reflects the full depth of talent within it, said Eastwick.
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As industrial real estate continues to power the global economy and fuel advanced manufacturing growth, its leadership ranks are evolving. What was once viewed as one of CRE’s most traditionally male-dominated sectors is seeing more women step into more visible, decision-making roles. Today, the question is no longer whether women belong in industrial, but how to ensure they’re supported, connected and positioned to lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women in Industrial, Logistics and Development\u2014in short, WILD\u2014officially launched early this year, focusing on advancing female talent across the industrial ecosystem. Founded in Reno, Nev., by a group of industry leaders and spearheaded by Amanda Eastwick, a director at Cushman & Wakefield, WILD aims to expand visibility, cultivate leadership and build durable networks among women working in industrial development<\/a>, brokerage, logistics and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this conversation, Eastwick reflects on what inspired her to build WILD and how she sees the organization shaping the future of women in the industrial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why did you create WILD?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastwick:<\/strong> The decision to launch WILD came from recognizing a structural gap rather than a single defining moment. Over time, it became clear that while highly capable women were operating across brokerage, logistics, development and capital markets, there was no cohesive platform connecting them at a national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial real estate is one of the most consequential asset classes in the economy. It shapes supply chains, supports population growth and anchors regional expansion. Yet the leadership networks influencing this sector have not consistently reflected the depth of talent within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The realization was straightforward. If we wanted women to meaningfully shape the future of the sector, we needed to build intentional infrastructure that supported visibility, access and leadership alignment … <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did your personal journey shape the mission, purpose and values that now define WILD?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastwick:<\/strong> My career in industrial real estate taught me that credibility is earned through mastery. Industrial does not reward surface-level knowledge. It rewards those who understand development feasibility, capital allocation<\/a>, tenant strategy and long-term market cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What became clear over time was that competence alone is not the full equation. Influence is shaped by proximity to decision-making and networks that extend beyond local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WILD was designed with that understanding. Its mission reflects a commitment to ensuring that women in industrial are not only technically excellent but positioned to influence capital conversations and strategic outcomes. The values of WILD are grounded in expertise, confidence and disciplined leadership because those are the standards the industry respects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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