New York Real Estate Journal

Professional Profile: Lex Blakeley-Glover, 2014

June 23, 2014 - Green Buildings
Name: Lex Blakeley-Glover, MRICS Title: Associate Company: VVA Project Managers & Consultants Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: London, England Education: University of Reading, Berkshire, UK First job outside of real estate: Paper boy First job in real estate or allied field: Technical Investment & Risk Management Consultant What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I'm currently working as a project manager at VVA and plan on continuing development of our firm's risk management and cost consulting practices. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Ideally a trip to the gym followed by dinner with the family. Favorite book or author: "A Little History of the World" by Ernst Gombrich Favorite movie: "The Great Escape" Last song you purchased/downloaded? Avicii - "Hey Brother" One word to describe your work environment: Energetic Rules to live by in business: Positive attitude, belief and hard work If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Dale Carnegie at The Fat Duck What is your dream job? Rugby Player