Wendy Waite

Summary

I am a corporate real estate leader with two decades of experience bridging the gap between high-level strategic vision and large-scale operational execution. My career is defined by transforming complex portfolios into high-performing, sustainable environments that drive business outcomes. Most recently, I directed a multi-hub transformation for TIAA, overseeing 2MM square feet of real estate and delivering the company’s first 450K SF build-to-suit corporate center. This LEED Platinum and Fitwel-certified flagship was delivered 10% under budget and earned national recognition for its focus on wellness and regional identity. I specialize in navigating the intricacies of Fortune 100 environments, having led massive initiatives at Citigroup and Bank of America, including the 'MyWork' program for 25K+ associates. My approach combines disciplined capital planning and risk assessment with a deep commitment to change management and associate experience. Whether I am presenting capital investment rationales to the C-suite or managing multi-disciplinary teams of architects and vendors, my goal is always to optimize space and reduce run rates while fostering a culture of innovation. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise in IWMS and Six Sigma with a human-centric focus on workplace design that has consistently increased post-occupancy satisfaction by 20% or more.

Expertise

Experience

• Director, Design & Construction

  2022 – 2025

  TIAA · Frisco, TX

  Directed a multi-hub corporate real estate transformation for a Fortune 100 financial services enterprise.

  • Managed a $75MM budget for a 450K SF build-to-suit corporate center, achieving LEED Platinum and Fitwel certifications.
  • Led executive governance and reporting for C-suite partners to reduce decision cycle time.
  • Engaged internal clients across 20+ visioning sessions to shape high-performing environments.

• Director, Workplace Design Strategy

  2019 – 2022

  TIAA · Frisco, TX

  Led modernization projects and matrixed cross-functional teams through COVID-era transformation.

  • Modernized 3 corporate hubs totaling 1.5MM SF, delivering 12 months ahead of a 36-month schedule.
  • Supported $226MM in capital decisions through data-driven headcount forecasts.
  • Increased post-occupancy workspace satisfaction by 20% through a scalable change management framework.

• VP, Business Real Estate Liaison

  2011 – 2014

  Citigroup · New York, NY

  Senior workplace liaison to Institutional Clients Group Technology.

  • Aligned an 800K SF portfolio and 5K+ associates with enterprise real estate strategy.
  • Consistently delivered multimillion-dollar workplace programs on time and 10% under budget.

• VP, Senior Change Specialist

  2006 – 2011

  Bank of America · New York, NY

  Led change management for high-visibility workplace flexibility and sustainable building initiatives.

  • Activated 'MyWork' flexible work program for 25K+ associates across the US and UK.
  • Executed change management for One Bryant Park, the first commercial LEED Platinum building in the US.

Education

• North Carolina State University · Bachelor of Arts, Political Science · N/A

Compensation

USD 200

Logistics

Earliest start

Nov 1, 2026