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Posted: September 12, 2011
Gillian Murray 2011
Name: Gillian Murray
Title: Vice President
Company: HSBC
Location: 452 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Summit, N.J.
College: New York University, Elon University (BS)
First job outside of real estate: Intern at Major League Baseball
First job in real estate or allied field: HSBC
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? HSBC's Commercial Real Estate Division provides specialized financing solutions for a wide range of projects, including multifamily apartment, cooperative and condominium buildings, retail centers, industrial/warehouse space, hotel and office buildings. We offer construction loans for new projects, as well as loans to reposition or refinance existing properties. In the multifamily arena, HSBC is also a Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer and Fannie Mae DUS Lender.
Hobbies: Traveling, running marathons, spinning, volunteering for Minds Matter, soccer
Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby," "Poisonwood Bible" or any of Malcolm Gladwell's books
Favorite movie: "Life is Beautiful"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Jane Austen
Keys to success: Optimism, confidence, integrity and passion
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Nutritionist or a career focused on health and wellness.
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