2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rob Kuppersmith, Cushman & Wakefield

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Adapting to the ever-changing marketplace. As the leasing industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, I have had to adjust my approach and mindset.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Louis Adler, REAL New York

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? This year marked the 10^th anniversary of REAL New York, a milestone I’m incredibly proud of. Over the past decade-plus, my business partner and I have built a thriving real estate firm that has closed roughly 25,000 leasing deals.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joe DiPompeo, PE, Structural Workshop

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? We had a dramatic slowdown in new development work as interest rates and construction costs rose rapidly.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Vogel, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP

In the last 12 months, what accomplishment are you most proud of? A client was in a payment default on its loan for a ~$230 million office building and at risk of losing the asset. The workout and loan modification involved simultaneous agreements with lender, a preferred equity investor and a tenant negotiating a lease termination.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rex Hakimian, EIGHT WEST, affiliate of The Hakimian Org.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? To develop Sola, a rental building in Woodside, Queens, set to commence leasing this summer, we were mindful of escalating construction expenses. Anticipating these challenges, we proactively procured materials well in advance,

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kathryn Redican, Marcus & Millichap

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I successfully implemented several new ideas aimed at enhancing internal agent services and bolstering the company’s brand recognition across digital platforms. One accomplishment I’m proud of is developing and building a team

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Pietro Barberi, GTL Construction NJ

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud that together as a team we were able to stay dedicated and implement the EOS process. Change is never easy, and most people are reluctant to change, but instead stick with what is easy or comfortable.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Liliana Torres, Urbahn Architects

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, at 29, I became a New York State-licensed architect. This has allowed me to take on more senior roles on Urbahn’s projects, in particular the on-going accessibility improvements program for MTA’s New York City subway system.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Technologies

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In January of this year, we announced that the MHT Lighting line of our business is now building its intelligent lighting fixtures with a 100% onshore operation. The move restored our manufacturing operation to full U.S. production

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Shlomo Banbahji, CORE Consultants

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently obtained a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for a 155-unit, luxury residential development in the Bronx, designed by CORE Consultant’s affiliated firm IMC Architecture. This complex, large project required a continuous support